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Wednesday Cover Story: The Devil’s in the detail…
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
There are definitely times when I’d happily hang a book cover on my wall or I take to displaying it front cover outwards on the bookshelf and The Children’s Book by A.S. Byatt is definitely one of those. Not only does it ‘fit’ so well with the story inside, of an Edwardian mother and author [...]
Taking the Mick sells
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Being a bit of a Marmite fan, I can’t help but love Marmite’s latest advertising campaign for the new Marmite cereal bar.
A billboard poster with a gorgeous male model posing with ‘Marmite shower gel’ was bound to catch my attention (and the cute fabric softener and glitzy perfume ads are also great parodies of the [...]
The Jedward craze continues
Monday, March 29th, 2010
It’s coming up to Easter – a time to celebrate new life. Spring time means saying goodbye to the old and embracing the new.
This would be easier if some things weren’t so persistent.
It seems Jedward, the tune-challenged twins from the X Factor, are not only here to stay but they’re branching out into new ventures [...]
Long live the independent bookshop!
Friday, March 26th, 2010
These days we are sadly more accustomed to hearing the news of yet another independent bookshop closing, so it’s always heartening to hear news of ones that are thriving, relaunching or opening!
This month saw the launch of the Slightly Foxed bookshop on Gloucester Road (formerly known as The Gloucester Road Bookshop).
Like the quarterly review magazine [...]
Turn your spring cleaning into cash!
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
It’s that time of the year when the daffs are out, the mornings are brighter and the sunshine streaming through the windows convinces you it’s truly spring – and also highlights the need to clean the windows… Yes, it’s Spring Cleaning Time.
Now, I’m a complete hoarder and it takes a lot to convince me that [...]
KIDNAPPING RONNIE LOOKS SET TO BE A MAJOR FILM
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Optimum Releasing, the distributors for the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker, have taken a second option on the film rights for Kidnapping Ronnie, by Patrick King & Tudor Gates.
Wednesday Cover Story: Remarkable Creatures, by Tracy Chevalier
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
I have a soft spot for book covers. I’m the first to admit that I’ve been coaxed into reading a book purely on the basis of its cover. Or indeed been put off by it. And I know I’m not the only one. So, I’ve decided to run a regular slot each week: Wednesday’s Cover [...]
Ode to a fallen hero
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Everyone in the country – and probably the rest of the world too – now knows that David Beckham won’t be playing in the World Cup. Big boo! And the tragedy of Beckham’s Achilles injury has even been lifted from the realms of news-worthy media to literature by the pen of poet laureate Carol Ann [...]
Chips with everything!
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
About this time last year, when the snow was thick on the streets of London, I walked to work through some eerily quiet streets - pleasant crunching of white underfoot. Until that is, I neared Tottenham Street and my path onward was hampered by tape and a policeman directing me back the other way. Gigs, [...]
First Capital Connect Book Club
Friday, March 19th, 2010
As with many commuters out there, I like nothing better than to have a good moan about the state of the country’s trains. But for once I have something positive to say about First Capital Connect, the train company I rely on to take me to and from work every day. They are, as far [...]
Recommending War Horse
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Last night I went to see War Horse. If you enjoy the theatre and haven’t seen it yet, all I can say is: Go see it. It is so wonderfully original, so very moving, and of course, there are the wonderful horses. These beasts, made of wire, paper and wood, are brought to life on [...]
Talk on the Tradition of British Thriller Writing
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Friday 19th March, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Thriller writers Richard Jay Parker, Zoë Sharp and Matt Lynn will be discussing the return of the great British thriller at Allestree Library.
Actress Susan Wooldridge at St John’s Wood Library, London
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Wednesday 16th June, 7.00pm - 8.00pm St JOHN’S WOOD LIBRARY, LONDON NW8
British actress Susan Wooldridge will be discussing her debut novel at The Hidden Dance, at St John’s Wood Library, 20 Circus Road, London, NW8 6PD. For more information contact the libarary on 020 76411300
Actress Susan Wooldridge at East Sheen Library, London
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Friday 14th May, 3.00pm - 4.30pm EAST SHEEN LIBRARY, LONDON SW14
British actress Susan Wooldridge will be talking about her debut novel, The Hidden Dance, at East Sheen Library, Sheen Lane Centre, London SW14 8LP. Tickets £1 including refreshments. Booking essential via any Richmond Library or call 020 8876 8801.
Mike Ripley at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Saturday 18 September, 4pm READING TOWN HALL
Mike Ripley, author of the popular Angel crime series, will be speaking on a Comedy Panel at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing (16 - 19th Sept) in the Victoria Hall, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH. For more information contact Madeleine Bentley on 0118 9015946.
The Curzon Group trio at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Sunday 19 September, 3pm READING TOWN HALL
Thriller writers Richard Jay Parker, Elizabeth Corley, and Zoë Sharp (all members of The Curzon Group) will be speaking at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing (16 - 19th Sept) in the Waterhouse Room, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH. For more information contact Madeleine Bentley on [...]
Rebecca Tope at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Friday 17 September, 3.15pm READING TOWN HALL
Rebecca Tope, author of the bestselling Cotswold mystery series, will be speaking with Ann Granger at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing (16 - 19th Sept) in the Waterhouse Room, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH. For more information contact festival organiser Madeleine Bentley on 0118 9015946.
Crimefest event: Criminal Mastermind Quiz
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Sunday 23rd May, 12.30pm – 1.30pm BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL
Criminal Mastermind Quiz! Test your knowledge of crime by joining authors Martin Edwards, Cara Black, Ali Karim and other crime writers for Crimefest’s popular quiz, led by quizmaster Maxim Jakubowski. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Crimefest Event: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Writing Crime
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Sunday 23rd May, 10.00am-10.50am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 2)
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll: The Business of Telling Lies – the Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Writing Crime. Panel includes: Martin Edwards (author of the Lake District series), Joan Brady, Peter Guttridge and Yrsa Sigudardottir. Moderator: Anne Zouroudi. For more information [...]
Crimefest Event: Page to Screen
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Sunday 23rd May, 10.00am – 10.50am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 1)
Transmission: Page to Screen – Authors With Experience of Both. Panel includes: Cath Stincliffe (author of the Blue Murder series which was featured on ITV), Mike Hodges, Bill James and Girogio Faletti. Moderator: Simon Brett. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Never judge a book by its cover…
Last weekend, I found myself at a heavy/death metal gig (as you do), and my first impression on venturing through the door was that everyone looked a bit scary: lots of dark clothes and heavy make-up, tats and piercings everywhere, leather in abundance, long hair and beards, and a variety of skulls on clothes/jewellery/drum kits…
If [...]
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