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I have an idea for a series of reviews of Second World War books. This is partly inspired by my growing collection of novels, non-fiction books and films based around WWII.

My idea has also been prompted by justkissmyfrog's reviews of novels she studied for a module on war novels for her English degree. Her reviews are here: Part One and Part Two ( Read more... )

Why do parents tell you don't read enough or widely enough when you tell them you want to be a writer or study English - then turn around months later and say you've got too many books that you're "never going to read" and that you should chuck most of them.

*GrrrrGrumbleGrumbleGrumblestupidparentsarrrghcry*

I've just been watching the Being Human finale, which was wonderful and shocking and moving. It was the`perfect end to this series and it left off with just the right amount of intrigue for the next series. Well done to Toby Whithouse and all the Being Human lot for handling such a major transition of cast so well. This past series has really left ( Read more... )