books
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Save the Libraries - The beginning of a long battle
@ 2011-01-28 – 15:42:53
[ ... ] lots of books. They breed future writers like Philip Pullman, as well as teachers, academics, even politicians. Imagine now, a world without ... more -
In defence of Libraries
@ 2011-01-10 – 16:03:06
[ ... ] free books to the whole community. So, no matter what your financial circumstances, you can read some new publications or borrow any Jamie ... more -
Book Re-Spews: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
@ 2010-10-18 – 20:38:28
After reading this book I can now say I have read all the books by one author. Admittedly, she has only written two - the second being "The Little Friend" … more -
Book Re-Spews: The Damned Utd by David Peace
@ 2010-08-02 – 20:44:47
Firstly, apologies for bringing something related to football onto the main blog. Right now that is over The Dammed Utd is the fictionalised account … more -
Book Re-Spews: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
@ 2010-06-20 – 20:43:02
As most people know, using coercion and bullying is never going to win people over to your cause. And maintaining that your methods are right is going … more -
Landers' Friday Five: Books
@ 2008-04-11 – 09:38:57
1. What was the last book you read? The Baghdad Blog by Salam Pax. Like Anne Frank, only written in blog format. 2. What are you reading now? Woman … more -
Currently....
@ 2008-04-02 – 08:33:36
Reading: The Baghdad Blog by Salam Pax. He has his own Wiki page, but no sign of any recent blog postings. Hope nothing bad has happened. Typing: Letter … more -
Been Inspired By Philip Pullman...
@ 2008-03-27 – 19:14:05
[ ... ] matter - books and other stories are all about how people interpret as much as anything else! Lyra and Jesus Saving the dead, From eternity of ... more -
Finding Jesus in His Dark Materials
@ 2008-03-24 – 22:00:32
I've just finished reading the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman, and it was an amazing use of my time! People have criticised it for being … more -
Tagged By EthelRed
@ 2008-02-23 – 16:03:57
This book thing that everyone else has done, already! I. You have to look up page 123 in the nearest book around you. II. Look for the fifth sentence. III. … more
