Category Archives: Books

Incredibly true

Posted on Tuesday 29 May 2007 by Hazel

Except for the fact it was Buffy the Vampire Slayer that made me spend all that money: this list is the same as mine (except add Wonderfalls and Dead Like Me for Farscape). So Farscape, hmm... And the early issues … Continue reading →

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“We are living in catastrophe”

Posted on Wednesday 10 January 2007 by Hazel

I have always enjoyed reading the work of Doris Lessing though I do know I haven't read nearly enough by her. The Children of Violence series notably Martha Quest, A Proper Marriage and A Ripple from The Storm impressed me … Continue reading →

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Catching up with a whole new world

Posted on Saturday 11 November 2006 by Hazel

When I was a child I used to read The Beano, the Broons and Oor Wullie, and moved on to Tiger and Roy of The Rovers (The Safest Hands in Soccer was my favourite story: initially it was beautifully drawn … Continue reading →

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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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