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That looks gorgeous Duncan, so much so I have added it to my basket to buy in the new year! I particularly liked the comment made in the first review that reads "I've found them original (not in a ground breaking way but imaginative takes on old favourites) and reliably good." That says to me decent recipes without a load of faffy nonsense.

I've heard that the Good Housekeeping Cookery Book is pretty good, and although I do understand the feeling regarding zeleb cook books, Delia Smith's are considered to be pretty good in 'cooking from scratch' terms.

What a varied and good haul! I think Sissy Spacek reading 'To Kill A Mockingbird' will be excellent, she has a great voice.

'The Graveyard Book' is a curious little read; a little surreal, a little macabre. Once you're doen, you'll have to take a look in June's Reading Circle thread. I do like Neil Gaiman's writing and hope to read all his works over time, having read 'American Gods' and the utterly fab 'Neverwhere'. All the Neil Gaiman books waiting to be read by me ~ all is well in my literary world!

Ditto, despite owning two tree copies already. This Daily Deal is wonderful, I make sure I check every day. Clever old Amazon.

Your favourite read of the year? 'Neverwhere' by Neil Gaiman Your favourite author of the year? Neil Gaiman Your most read author of the year? Jasper Fforde Your favourite book cover of the year? 'The Small Hand' by Susan Hill The book you abandoned (if there was more than one, the one you read least of)? N/A The book that most disappointed you? N/A The funniest book of the year? 'One Of Our Thursdays Is Missing' by Jasper Fforde (You just have to read a bit with Mrs Malaprop) Your favourite literary character this year? Shadow from Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’ Your favourite children's book this year? 'I Shall Wear Midnight' by Terry Pratchett / 'Darke' by Angie Sage Your favourite classic of the year? 'Day Of The Triffids' by John Wyndham (the closest I got to a classic!) Your favourite non-fiction book this year? 'Anglo-Saxon FAQ’s' by Stephen Pollington Your favourite biography this year? N/A Your favourite collection of short stories this year? N/A Your favourite poetry collection this year? N/A I haven’t read any new collections, just dipped into favourites. Your favourite illustrated book of the year? I received (and adore) Kit Williams ‘Masquerade’ Your favourite publisher of the year? N/A Your favourite audiobook of the year? Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie read by Lyndam Gregory

It was so many many moons and therefore it's hardly worth mentioning mine, but I have seen live; Aswad (British Reggae band 0f the 80's) David Bowie (supported by The Beat) Toyah Wilcox Kirsty McColl (supported by Australian James Reyne)

I met a really interesting man the other day, and we got talking. He is very involved with visiting schools and giving talks and workshops on all things Anglo-Saxon. It galvanised me to actually follow through on my interest, and so asked him if he could recommend a few titles for someone with a raised interest but beggar all knowledge. I now have a fair few titles listed, but am going to do the buying slowly. A light has been lit within, so all is good.

I have finally seen the last Harry Potter movie! I got my dvd today, but wouldn't let myself watch it until I had completed a long list of tasks.

'The Way Of The Wyrd' by Brian Bates arrived today, also 'Anglo-Saxon FAQ's' by Stephen Pollington. Maybe if my reading mojo comes a'wandering home, I may get to read them some day soon.

Just in time for the last month of the year..... The last thread was pretty full, so here we have a nice shiny new thread so we can share our reading days with each other.

The lyrics are just fabulous, and I always sing along to them.

I foolishly read Michelle's review of 'BloodMining' by Laura Wilkinson and have kindled it, and have also just ordered Brian Bates 'The Way of The Wyrd'.

I just accidentally on purpose bought this on Kindle. Oops. It sounds fascinating and even got my sleeping reading mojo stirring.

Oh VF, and there I was thinking you were a discerning filmster. Oh dear!

I love Louis de Bernieres' Latin American Trilogy, they are such original and tantalising reads. I am so glad you enjoyed this one.

I read this book about 20 years ago, and although I can remember very little, I do recall enjoying it! Probably a slightly less detailed response on the book than you had hoped you'd get. PS Hello Muggle Not, good to 'see' you!

I think your best bet is to take a stroll through the different forum genre sections and see what some other members have thought about different books. From the many quries we get, you may find some ideas in this section; Scary ~ try here Fantasy ~ try here. Thought provoking ~ try here. These should get you started at least. You have a heck of a requirement there. I pity your bank balance if you're going to be buying the books!

A BLT sandwich. I didn't have any lunch, so thought this might stop my tummy from rumbling.

Episode caught today? "It's like drinking a My Little Pony"

A fantastic Google today, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the publication of Stanislaw Lem. To 'help' the strip along you have to complete taske. Sounds naff, but was actually Wow!

My reading mojo has taken a pre Crimbo holiday. I have been buying (for me and others) and posting books though. This counts as activity! I have also come into (via my lovely brother) two very beautiful books; A fabulous book on George Stubbs. The book was published by The Tate Gallery, and has exquisite pictures in it. I hadn't realised what a prolific artist he had been. The other is a hard cover copy of Masquerade, a book I have always wanted to own.

Tell Santa that you will be a much happier and sunnier elf if you get both series.

A freak like me! Yay!!! I love castles, and have so many photographs of their gateways and arches etc.

In a 'phone call earlier today my darling brother stated something along the lines of how 'nepotism ain't what it used to be'.