Monthly Archives: October 2011

Looking for a spooky read this Halloween?

Posted on 29/10/2011 by Claire

I am not usually a big reader of ghost stories but something attracted me to the latest offering from Michelle Paver – perhaps the fact that I’m off on a Northern Lights cruise around Norway next year? Set in the … Continue reading →

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Saying Bah! to cancer

Posted on 23/10/2011 by Claire

In 2008, Stephanie Butland was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her response? Bah! to cancer. In a fantastic new book she shares the information and strategies that helped her through treatment and back to health, including the importance of finding the … Continue reading →

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Join the story chain!

Posted on 22/10/2011 by Claire

My lovely friend, and fabbie author, D J Kirkby will be hosting a brunch as part of next week’s Portsmouth Bookfest. As part of the event she wants people to contribute a line to form a story chain – one … Continue reading →

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P. D. James and Ruth Rendell at the Soho Lit Fest

Posted on 12/10/2011 by Claire

I recently had the privilege of seeing renowned novelists and close friends, Ruth Rendell and Phyllis (P. D.) James in conversation at the Soho Literary Festival. They discussed books, inspiration, technology and the history of the detective novel.

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Missing Milk Bottles?

Posted on 03/10/2011 by Claire

Steve Stack is a pseudonym for renowned publisher, book-swapper and slightly sweary big mouth Scott Pack (aka @meandmybigmouth on Twitter). He is also the author of new book 21st Century Dodos, a smorgasbord of extinct and endangered cultural treats that … Continue reading →

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