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Rest assured, if it were a sticker I'd have peeled it off straight away - but it's actually PRINTED onto the cover!!
Why oh why do they do that?!
I've never met a single book lover who likes those things...actually, it would be better to say that I've never met a single book lover who doesn't despise them!
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Aww, Eddie and Winston are sooo adorable!
I really want another cat but don't know if I'm ready for a permanent addition to my little family, so I'm considering becoming a foster carer for cats looking for their furrever homes. It will help save a few lives, and Jasper and I will have some extra company for short bursts of time.
I'm going away for a few days soon, so I'll look into it when I get back.
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I understand exactly what you mean, Muggles.
They are perfect 'fill-in' books, but excellent reads in their own right.
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After lots of hot weather, we've had a wonderfully cool and drizzly day today.
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That happens to me far too often. I'll rave about a book I've read six months later but when I'm asked why I liked it or what the plot is I'm like 'I have no idea! I just know I loved it!'
I get so embarrassed when that happens. It's hard to rave about a book when you can't even remember why you liked it.
Glad it's not just me!
Unfortunately the only reading I've done today is a dull thesis for work. I had to pull an all-nighter to get it done in time, probably because I've been spending so much time on the forum when I should have been working.
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I can't remember if we already discussed this, but when I get to the book, will you join me?
I could probably (easily) be persuaded.
All this talk of the book has got me itching to read it again.
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Whenever I see more than a few birds congregate on a telephone/light pole, I'm taken straight back to Hitchcock's movie.
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I've read The Phantom Tollbooth a couple of times, and I've bought a lovely annotated hardback edition, which I shall have to read soon.
Yes, I remember that Life of Pi got off to a slow and somewhat boring start. I'll be very interesting in your thoughts once you've finished it.
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Hey, well done!
(I love it that your TBR is in the 90s
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When (I was going to say 'if', but I'm feeling determined!) I get my TBR pile down to the 1980s, I'm going to have to read 10 really short books really quickly. I don't want to get stuck in the 1980s. Ew!
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That sounds awful, Athena. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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Oh, you lucky thing, Frankie! It's out of print now, so I'll have to buy a secondhand copy from somewhere.
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Aw, I'm so excited for you! I can imagine exactly how excited you are.
How long are you looking after them for?
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I've just seen this review of Reading The World and I'm definitely adding it to my wish list!
Interesting review! I'd like to read this one day.
I love this quote from the bottom of the article:
'I’m reminded of an Oxford don, who on being asked if he had read all the books in his study, replied: “Well, I know what’s in them.”'
I'll have to remember that for the next time someone asks me if I've read all of the books I own.
Matt Haig will be out with Reasons to Stay Alive on March 5th. Non fiction.
(Amazon)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?
Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.
A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.
Ooh, this sounds great! I mean it sounds sad, but ultimately good. Sounds like the type of book I need in my life right now.
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Yup, count me in, I've seen the name around the place and never looked into it - didn't expect it to be a kids' book. Will have to check it out
Yay!
I enjoyed The Martian a lot when I read it last year. It was very technical in places, but not so much that you get completely lost. Hope you enjoy it, Kylie.
Thanks Bobbly. I've only read one or two dozen pages so far, but I like what I've read...except for his slightly-too-casual writing style sometimes. I think I'd be right in saying that astronauts are generally more intelligent than the average person, so it was rather unpleasant to see a sentence interspersed with 'yay!' and 'boo!' That type of thing is fine for casual writing on, say, Internet forums (see my response to Noll above
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It was as black in the closet as old blood.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
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I saw a news story about them when they were partway up. Glad to hear they made it safely! Thanks for sharing.
I would absolutely love to visit Yosemite National Park one day.
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I've only read a few by Agatha Christie, and And Then There Were None was one of my favourites. Well, they're all pretty wonderful, really. I don't think you can go wrong with her!
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Oh, that's so awful Virginia.
How old is your daughter? I hope they can somehow remove the ulcers so she can regain her sight. Thinking of you all. xo
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Wow, what a woman! It must have been a remarkable time to live through, what with the invention of planes, cars and bicycles. She is certainly a woman who lived her life to the full. What a shame that I had never heard of her before. I'm definitely adding this to my wishlist. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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Cool! I wonder why they suddenly have the first book? Did you pester them to order it?
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Thanks for sharing your story, Chaliepud. It was a very interesting read!
It doesn't seem like it should be so hard to stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight, does it? But there's so much conflicting information out there! I kind of understand why people would follow the paleo diet—I guess there wasn't much/any obesity back then. I guess different things work for different people, and it's just a matter of finding out what works for yourself rather than following the latest fad.
Pete Evans is one of the hosts of My Kitchen Rules (a cooking competition show). He once copped a lot of flak for advocating 'activated almonds'. I think it was the first time most people had ever heard of such a thing.
Thanks for all of your tips! I'll have to make notes of them. I've had low vitamin B(3, I think) and D levels in the past, so I need to focus on those areas too.
I've been quite intrigued by the movement to 'quit sugar'. I agree with the notion that sugar is an addiction; I crave junk food and soft drink all the time. I've pondered trying to give up sugar completely, but I'm not sure that I'm up to it. You're supposed to stop consuming a lot of different foods for 6 weeks (like you did, Chalie), and then reintroduce some types back into your diet, like those sugary fruits. I have a book that details the plan. I might wait and see how my own plan goes before trying something more drastic.
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Wow, that's some serious willpower, Devi!
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Oh my goodness. What an awful way to die! There are so many whacked (crazy) people in the world. It's scary to think that one might pass them on the street and never know what they're capable of. I'm glad the police officer was protected by his helmet.
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Wow, that's great Janet! So inspiring.
I'd be shouting it from the rooftops if I was doing as well as you!
There's nothing at all offensive about what you said (and I say that as a very shy person).
I have a couple of apps where you can keep track of your calories etc., but I've never really used them. I'll keep them in mind!
The Oscars: 87th Academy Awards
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Thanks, Kell, for taking the time to type this all out and for adding your commentary. I tend to agree with most of your choices, as well as the logic behind them. So glad that Neil Patrick Harris is hosting again. He's an awesome showman!
I'm afraid I've only seen The Grand Budapest Hotel, Interstellar and Guardians of the Galaxy. I'd love for the TGBH to win an Oscar or two. It was really a marvellous movie. And Interstellar just blew my mind! I can't believe it hasn't been nominated for more awards. Not even Best Picture! What the??
But it does sound like The Imitation Game and Birdman might have things wrapped up. I can't wait to see both of these movies. Is it right that I'm surprised that Benedict Cumberbatch wasn't nominated for best actor? I haven't seen The Imitation Game, but I've heard rave reviews, and I know enough of BC's acting to be surprised that he's not nominated (or is that just the fangirl in me talking?
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