Category Archives: Books

The Daily Lit update

Posted on Thursday 9 November 2006 by Hazel

Okay, I failed miserably with two of my three choices: life is too short to read Bleak House and Notes from The Underground. I am continuing with The Time Machine and have started reading The Woman in White which really … Continue reading →

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The DailyLit

Posted on Thursday 5 October 2006 by Hazel

I have to recommend the DailyLit where you can sign up to read short chunks of public domain literature sent to you daily by e-mail. I am signed up to Bleak House (because this is the only way I’ll get … Continue reading →

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The Alienist

Posted on Tuesday 4 July 2006 by Hazel

The Alienist by Caleb Carr I read this because another book, which is on my tbr pile, has been described as this meets Buffy. I don’t usually find the whole “meets” thing very helpful but when I read the blurb … Continue reading →

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I apologise

Posted on Thursday 20 April 2006 by Hazel

but this is so cute and thanks to Londonist for this.

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We need to talk about Kevin

Posted on Wednesday 29 March 2006 by Hazel

Half of this novel by Lionel Shriver is stunning, thought provoking, insightful and dowright uncomfortable. However, it over reaches itself and descends into incredulity. I coped with six year old Kevin in nappies and not in therapy but reading about … Continue reading →

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Latest

Posted on Sunday 6 November 2005 by Hazel

My word, I have just discovered somebody is reading this…well, I suppose that was the point! Anyway, I have been very slack recently, in fact, ever since my OU course finished and I haven’t been up here looking for excuses … Continue reading →

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Sidetracked

Posted on Thursday 22 September 2005 by Hazel

“Sidetracked” by Henning Mankell – what a disappointment – good reviews on Amazon – recommended by a friend – but – no suspense, no mystery, a rather unbelievable plot, dull meanderings about Wallender’s private life. It was a page turner … Continue reading →

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Millions

Posted on Thursday 22 September 2005 by Hazel

“Millions” by Frank Cottrell Boyce – a delightful little story which was very funny in parts. It was cleverly and subtly written (it was never explained why Damian kept asking about a St Maureen but I bet it was his … Continue reading →

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