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Site Watch » It's not often the journals are better than the book. » Re: It's not often the journals are better than the book.
bookspook 18 yrs ago
Couldn't stop laughing at these - slightly embarrassing, as I'm at work, but thanks, WD!
Book Talk » What's the most beautiful sentence in the English (or your native) language? » Re: What's the most beautiful sentence in the English (or your native) language?
bookspook 18 yrs ago
"...bho chuir thu rium do chul" Scottish Gaelic - from a song. It is not a whole sentence, just a fragment. It means "since you turned your back on me" (it's a sad song, of course!) and it sounds like doves coo-ing.
Book Talk » What book is nearest you now? » Re: What book is nearest you now?
bookspook 19 yrs ago
Masterpieces of Ballet Design by Peter Williams. It's on the end of the returns trolley in the library where I work.
Chit-Chat » Post 5 random facts about yourself » Re: Post 5 random facts about yourself
bookspook 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
1. I am Scottish, but have lived in or near London most of my life. 2. I am a Piscean. 3. My favourite day of the week is Thursday (regardless of what actually happens on Thursdays). 4. I see numbers and let…
Book Talk » Why some people don't read books » Why some people don't read books
bookspook 20 yrs ago
Thanks to everyone who posted on this topic - much food for thought here. I have come to the conclusion that, provided you have no difficulty reading, concentrating or picturing what you read, a book is superior to a fi…
Book Talk » Why some people don't read books
bookspook 20 yrs ago | 29 replies
Would be interested to hear any thoughts on the following survey, taken from the Bookseller: Challenge to win new readers Books need to improve their image to win over new readers, early findings from Book Marketing …
Book Talk » Japanese settings (recommendations please) » Re: Japanese settings (recommendations please)
bookspook 20 yrs ago
The Tale of Murasaki: A Novel by Liza Dalby A novel about a real person 11th century poet and novelist the Lady Murasaki. Impeccable research backs up this fascinating story. The author also has a website at www.li…
Book Talk » Harry Potter - who's going to bother with book 6? » I am
bookspook 20 yrs ago
Agree that 5 was too long (and too dreary - I wanted to go to Diagon Alley again, and have some fun!) BUT I love some of the characters too much to not bother to find out what happens to them. I recently read and enjoye…
Book Talk » What are you reading on 26 January? » Crusoe's Daughter by Jane Gardam
bookspook 20 yrs ago
Possibly to release after reading. An eventful tale of an uneventful life.

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