pontalba Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Hilary Mantel's next book will not feature Cromwell (from the above linked article) Fans are already eagerly awaiting a third instalment in her Cromwell series, but Mantel has warned it could take decades to write. Crikey. Hope she doesn't end up doing like Norman Mailer.....he was going to write a sequel to Harlot's Ghost, and kept putting it off and finally died before he wrote it. He said that was one of the few regrets he had. And then there is Robert Harris.......for years he has put off writing the third in his Cicero trilogy. Dratted man!!!!!! Edited January 29, 2014 by pontalba
pontalba Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 The book you wear that lets you feel character's emotion. Hmm... Indeed. I don't think I'd like that...they'll only become more sophisticated, and wow, there are many emotions I wouldn't want to feel! Empathy is fine, but it could go way too far.
Athena Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I wouldn't like that at all! My own emotions are sensitive and intense enough as it is, I don't need more pressure or stress added to it .
Raven Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Erotic novels see rise in borrowing (fnar!).
pontalba Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Ok, first, what is (fnar)? Secondly, in a way, it's a good thing because it means that people are not embarrassed to borrow a book of erotica. OTOH, there is the "ewwwwwww" factor of one not wishing to borrow a book that some has read, and well.......one wonders what they might be doing whilst reading...........hence the "EWWWWWWWWW" factor. :blush2: Oy.
julie Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Ok, first, what is (fnar)? Secondly, in a way, it's a good thing because it means that people are not embarrassed to borrow a book of erotica. OTOH, there is the "ewwwwwww" factor of one not wishing to borrow a book that some has read, and well.......one wonders what they might be doing whilst reading...........hence the "EWWWWWWWWW" factor. :blush2: Oy. Gross but funny
Raven Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 Ok, first, what is (fnar)? From the Urban Dictionary: fnar The noise of a stifled snigger made by infantile males when confronted with a tenuous "double entendre". Q: "Would you like breast or leg?" A: "fnar"
Chrissy Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Flattery will get you nowhere . . .everywhere...
Lucybird Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Ok, first, what is (fnar)? Secondly, in a way, it's a good thing because it means that people are not embarrassed to borrow a book of erotica. OTOH, there is the "ewwwwwww" factor of one not wishing to borrow a book that some has read, and well.......one wonders what they might be doing whilst reading...........hence the "EWWWWWWWWW" factor. :blush2: Oy. Exactly what I was thinking...although you wouldn't catch me paying for erotica either...
pontalba Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Exactly what I was thinking...although you wouldn't catch me paying for erotica either... I think it depends. There is erotica and then there is erotica. If an interesting story can be worked in with it, that makes it more interesting. A book that is simply for the sake of titillation is not the path I'd take.
Lucybird Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I think it depends. There is erotica and then there is erotica. If an interesting story can be worked in with it, that makes it more interesting. A book that is simply for the sake of titillation is not the path I'd take. even with a story you can find plenty free on the internet...
chesilbeach Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Two new television dramas announced by the BBC - firstly, Agatha Christie dramas planned to mark anniversary. Plus, I'm particularly delighted to see this one - BBC One announces adaptation of EF Benson’s Mapp And Lucia
Kylie Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Cool! Thanks for the info, Chesil. I read And Then There Were None recently and then watched a 1940s movie adaptation (quite good, except for the completely changed ending!) I have Mapp and Lucia on my TBR pile, so I'd better hurry up and read that one.
Athena Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Sounds good ! I also have Mapp and Lucia on my TBR (in several volumes I believe).
Raven Posted March 11, 2014 Author Posted March 11, 2014 England 'divided into readers and watchers' Some interesting and worrying stats . . .
Timstar Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 England 'divided into readers and watchers' Some interesting and worrying stats . . . "The study concludes that, on average, people who read regularly are more satisfied with life, happier and more likely to feel their life is worthwhile."
Chrissy Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 "The study concludes that, on average, people who read regularly are more satisfied with life, happier and more likely to feel their life is worthwhile." Hell Yeah!
pontalba Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Interesting article. I tend to feel that stats can be manipulated in a variety of ways. "More than half of adults (56%) said they think the internet and computers will replace books in the next 20 years, with nearly two-thirds (64%) of 18- to 30-year-olds stating this view." Above quote from the article makes me very happy for the library we've collected! heh
Athena Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 That's a very interesting article . x Above quote from the article makes me very happy for the library we've collected! heh x I agree, me too!
Kylie Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Interesting article. I tend to feel that stats can be manipulated in a variety of ways. I totally agree. I actually thought some of those stats weren't as bad as the journalist was making them sound. Then again, maybe I'm just naturally pessimistic so I was expecting worse.
pontalba Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I totally agree. I actually thought some of those stats weren't as bad as the journalist was making them sound. Then again, maybe I'm just naturally pessimistic so I was expecting worse. Hah, my Mother always said, "expect the worst, and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised...". Hafta say, I like that.
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