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End of 2006: Books

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Dave

Here’s the pathetic list of books I managed to read this year. Excuses: new job, wedding, house move. 11. The Prone Gunman – Jean-Patrick Manchette10. He Died With His Eyes Open – Derek Raymond9. The Damned United – David Peace8. … Continue reading →

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Xmas Books

Posted on December 27, 2006 by Dave
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Writing Home

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Dave

Read Alan Bennett’s Writing Home over my holiday – probably, in terms of pages, more than I have read for the entire year previously – and of course it is superb. It’s actually my second reading, the first not really … Continue reading →

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Port Mungo by Patrick McGrath

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Dave

Originally posted on Palimpsest: Well, I have now finished two books consecutively for the first time in ages, and at last my Palimplist is making some movement. I think I should thank Patrick McGrath for that. Port Mungo is every … Continue reading →

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Reading

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Dave

Am currently reading On Beulah Height, by Reginald Hill. Not very far into it, but the change of pace is startling after Destination: MORGUE!, I have to admit. There is a distinct paucity of Hill info on the web, just … Continue reading →

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