poppy Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Plus, I'm particularly delighted to see this one - BBC One announces adaptation of EF Benson’s Mapp And Lucia I've just started reading Miss Mapp, and I'm absolutely loving it. Very funny, clever and witty. I just love how Miss Mapp is always being thwarted Would be great to see a TV adaptation of these books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hah, my Mother always said, "expect the worst, and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised...". Hafta say, I like that. That it quite genuinely my philosophy in life. It never lets me down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 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! But isn't this the same survey that is saying [basically] that people with more money read more books? So doesn't it follow that people with more money are probably going to have a better standard of living and enjoy life more whether they read books or not? Don't be so smug in your personal book reading Nirvanas, you'll end up looking like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 David Mitchell (the comedian) will have his second book published in November - http://www.thebookseller.com/news/comedian-david-mitchell-write-guardian-faber.html. Definitely going on my wish list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) The BBC announced earlier in the year that they would be increasing programming around books, and yesterday it was announced that they have agreed to a three year partnership with the Hay Festival. Previously, Sky Arts have done a fantastic job broadcasting from the festival, but I appreciate that they are only reaching a limited audience while the BBC coverage will be available to all in the UK, however, I hope that it's easy to catch all the scheduled programmes as they'll be spread across radio and television, and I worry that I'll miss something I really want to see/hear because it's not easy to figure out the scheduling. I also hope they have some decent presenters and interviewers, as in the past, I've seen some promising book programmes let down by the personalities hosting them. Fingers crossed! Edited May 2, 2014 by chesilbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Sounds good, it's a shame our house can't receive the BBC (most people in the Netherlands have cable so they can see it), would've liked to have a look, it sounds interesting . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 David Mitchell (the comedian) will have his second book published in November - http://www.thebookseller.com/news/comedian-david-mitchell-write-guardian-faber.html. Definitely going on my wish list! I've only noticed this. Hurrah!! Poppyshake hasn't commented on this, I'm sure you've mentioned it to her though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angury Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The BBC announced earlier in the year that they would be increasing programming around books, and yesterday it was announced that they have agreed to a three year partnership with the Hay Festival. Previously, Sky Arts have done a fantastic job broadcasting from the festival, but I appreciate that they are only reaching a limited audience while the BBC coverage will be available to all in the UK, however, I hope that it's easy to catch all the scheduled programmes as they'll be spread across radio and television, and I worry that I'll miss something I really want to see/hear because it's not easy to figure out the scheduling. I also hope they have some decent presenters and interviewers, as in the past, I've seen some promising book programmes let down by the personalities hosting them. Fingers crossed! This is brilliant news. I had tickets for the Hay Festival to see Stephen Fry this year, but realised I wasn't able to go. I wish I had Sky Arts, they seem to have some great programs on about books and literature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Maybe everyone knows about this, but I didn't......... http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/feb/18/haruki-murakami-due-english-colorless-tsukuru-tazaki-and-his-years-of-pilgrimage Coming in August, English translation, yays! A new Murakami! Edited June 7, 2014 by pontalba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I had no idea it was published in the Netherlands before in English. I have two books by him on my TBR and some more on my wishlist. They sound like something quite special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I had no idea it was published in the Netherlands before in English. I have two books by him on my TBR and some more on my wishlist. They sound like something quite special. I was a little surprised as well. But that may be the egotistical (only) English-speaker in full mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Rowling writes new Harry Potter story I'm not signed up to Pottermore, so don't know what the story's like, but I'm sure lots of HP fans will be devouring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 That sounds interesting, thanks chesil ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Full story for free here: http://www.today.com/books/read-j-k-rowlings-new-post-latest-harry-potter-gossip-1D79887288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Full story for free here: http://www.today.com/books/read-j-k-rowlings-new-post-latest-harry-potter-gossip-1D79887288 Thanks for the info Claire and the link Tim. I enjoyed that .. only I was wanting more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Bit of an odd one that. Okay, so it's probably just Rowling enjoying herself with a bit of World Cup inspired writing, but it reads more like a reintroduction. Could she be planning something bigger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Bit of an odd one that. Okay, so it's probably just Rowling enjoying herself with a bit of World Cup inspired writing, but it reads more like a reintroduction. Could she be planning something bigger? I wondered that .. is there more to come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bit of an odd one that. Okay, so it's probably just Rowling enjoying herself with a bit of World Cup inspired writing, but it reads more like a reintroduction. Could she be planning something bigger? It did seem a bit of a precursor piece didn't it? Oh, and hello Raven - how's things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 The story is quite nice . It'd be nice if she wrote more in the Harry Potter world, I think I'd certainly read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Bit of an odd one that. Okay, so it's probably just Rowling enjoying herself with a bit of World Cup inspired writing, but it reads more like a reintroduction. Could she be planning something bigger? Oh, I do hope so! I grieve for all the unwritten Harry Potter books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Oh, I do hope so! I grieve for all the unwritten Harry Potter books. Nursenblack, you speak wisely! I fully agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 A bit more J. K. Rowling news, although this time for her Robert Galbraith crime novels:J. K. Rowling plans crime book spree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) A bit more J. K. Rowling news, although this time for her Robert Galbraith crime novels: J. K. Rowling plans crime book spree I just had The Cuckoo's Calling recommended to me from Amazon because I liked Mr. Mercedes (King). From Amazon: A brilliant mystery in a classic vein: Detective Cormoran Strike investigates a supermodel's suicide. After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client, and creditors are calling. He has also just broken up with his longtime girlfriend and is living in his office. (There is more, check out Amazon's description for more) You may think you know detectives, but you've never met one quite like Strike. You may think you know about the wealthy and famous, but you've never seen them under an investigation like this. (561 pages, available in Kindle and paperback) Edited July 19, 2014 by Anna Begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 There's a bit more detail on what she says in the article on The Bookseller website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 There's a bit more detail on what she says in the article on The Bookseller website Interesting... I never got into the Harry Potter books (I know, I know ) but these sound really cool. Sometimes I really hate Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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