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Coffin Nail

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  1. Yes indeedy, David Thewlis the actor. I read The Late Hector Kipling last summer, it was his debut novel. If I remember rightly it's set in the art world and it was an ok read. I finished it anyway and I don't always. If he wrote another book I'd read it. And it was interesting to see what else he could do. I know what you mean about Jo Brand. I've read two of her novels, and enjoyed them both. Not the world's best literature or anything, but interesting and amusing yarns that rattle along. I absolutely loathe the celebrity obsessed culture we live in. As far as writing goes, I find it so wrong that celebs get the opportunities that real writing talent could make much better use of. I was thinking more about well known people, with a talent or with some expertise in another field rather than anyone who's been in Heat. Alan Titchmarsh, Edwina Currie and, God help us, Anne Widdecombe.....none of these would tempt me. Quite frankly I wouldn't use them to steady the leg of a wobbly table.
  2. Miller's Crossing is a brilliant film. I love it.
  3. I didn't read the last book, and probably never will, so I'm really looking forward to finding out what happens in the end. I've really enjoyed the rest of the movies, they're good popcorn munchers.
  4. Scanner World Cup or Wimbledon?
  5. I read this novel about a month ago. I couldn't put it down. Really entertaining. Two thumbs up from me.
  6. West Wing Series 5
  7. I picked up a copy of Alastair Campbell's Maya in the library today. I hadn't read anything about it, but I was curious because it was Alastair Campbell so I picked it. I've done that before with other fiction novels for no other reason than I recognised the name and was curious. Jo Brand, David Thewlis, John O'Farrell to name a few. Are you more likely to pick up a random novel because the author is already famous?
  8. Went to the library after work. Before I joined this forum it took a lot longer to choose my books, I only got as far as the 'L' aisle and my rucksack was full. I finished The Fourth Bear-Jasper Fforde and started Karin Slaughter- Skin Privilege, but that'll go on the back burner 'til I've got through this new pile. I chose; Jasper Fforde-First Among Sequels Lynda La Plante-Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante- Cold Heart Paul Coelho-The Witch of Portobello Tess Gerritsen-The Mephisto Club Alastair Campbell-Maya Now I have a dilemma. Pile of new books to play with or more undercoating the woodwork. Tough choice.
  9. David Attenborough--Life in Cold Blood.
  10. Smoothie Bubble Bath or super shower?
  11. Dance Extras or The Office?
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