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The Regulars: A Novel By Georgia Clarke
The Regulars is a quick witted, politically well timed novel about a trio of 20 somethings in New York who, for different reasons, feel that what they have is not enough. Evie, the main character, is a copy editor for a trashy mag. Willow is arty and incredibly insecure, despite…
Shrill – A book that’s smart, loud, but a bit too ranty…..
Shrill - A book that's smart, loud, but a bit too ranty (more…)
Guest Post From Mr B! Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada
Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada - By Jimmy Fallon (more…)
Would You Know How To Spot A Hipster?
How To Spot A Hipster by Jeremy Cassar is a little hardback guide about the sub-culture that thinks it's cool, arty, quirky and completely individual, but is in-fact VERY mainstream. The hipsters are taking over! The illustrations by Carla McCrae are very cute and the guide takes a very gentle…
Like Forrest Gump? The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto Is For You
The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto was a real surprise. I had the book kicking around for a few weeks; it came with me to the pools, to work and to the bedroom but I never got around to opening the cover. Why? I’m not quite sure. The cover didn’t…
Pour Me: A Life by A.A.Gill – A memoir of an alcoholic …
Writing this review has taken a long while to get round to! This book is one of my favourites of the year, but Christmas, and the end of the year, made me feel lethargic and I lost my blogging mojo for a while; it doesn't help that I have to justify…
Another Great Cricket Bio Review By Guest Blogger Mr B! – Flintoff “Second Innings”
Another great cricket bio for you this week - this one from Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff. "Second Innings" covers not only his cricket career, but as the title suggests, his life after retiring from cricket in 2009. He tells his story with plenty of "northern" humour. In fact, if you read…
A Quirky Little Book Of Uplifting Messages With A Touch Of Melancholy..
motivational quotes to help you be more positive Looking for a quirky little book as a secret santa or stocking filler? This could be the perfect gift, but make sure you read it first for appropriateness! It has wonderful pages like and But then, there's and It's surreal, funny and…
Paranormal Activity – The Ghost Dimension – A little bit like riding a theme park ride
Paranormal Activity - The Ghost Dimension 3D is better than you think, but ONLY if you go into the cinema leaving your cynical movie critic hat at home and don't expect a full 3D movie. If you go in instead looking to be scared and have a bit of a…