So very, very sad. I've been reading his books for 20 years... I can't type well on my ereader, and will post more later. What a huge loss in the book world.

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This is a 30 minute video interview with Terry Pratchett, about Unseen Academicals (and has a few hints on his next book).

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/video/2009/dec/19/terry-pratchett-book-club

Today, I am thankful for Terry Pratchett and his wonderful writing ability.

I am a good hundred pages from the end of his latest book, Unseen Academicals and I am starting to slow down, because it will be over soon and I want to make the book last. He's just such a brilliant writer - he plays with grammar and language in very clever ways, every ( Read more... )

Asserting that "I intend to scream and harangue while there is time," Terry Pratchett donated nearly $1 million to Alzheimer's research.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7291315.stm

This seems to be the year of bad things happening to beloved authors.

I'm really bummed by this news about Terry Pratchett. It's not like he's going to stop writing tomorrow (far from it) but this means fewer amazing books in the long run.

Darn it.

In happier news, Captain's Fury is a darn good ride (I'm about two thirds in). Jim Butcher writes ( Read more... )