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The Lovers' Room
by Steven Carroll

Available from April 2007 - Don't miss this one!

Every once in a while I read a really special book and it stays with me, enabling me to 'spread the good word'. I've listed some of my favourite reads at the top of my book reviews page on my website, which is where this book belongs. This should win awards, Shona Prophett could stake money on it!

I'm not normally drawn to wartime novels and, having just (almost) read 'King Henry', I wasn't relishing the thought of another wartime slog. But this book stopped me in my tracks and taught me the ultimate and age old lesson that one should NEVER judge a book by its cover!

I was expecting Geisha meets Pearl Harbour. What I got was an absolutely stunning read! Intricately written, this character perfect, semi-tragic romance should touch even the stoniest heart and, in my personal opinion, must be incorporated into the lists of any reading group. In fact, I can't wait to have someone else read this book just so we can debate it's full meaning afterwards!

The story is perfectly summed up by the briefest of descriptions: 'A fragile love affair... a devastating betrayal'. The blurb on the back cover includes words such as, 'calmness, dignity, defeat, passion and unforgettable', but you, as the reader, are lead through the entire tale as though living a part of it. Truth and reality, supposition and illusion, I simply cannot wait to discuss this one and implore future readers to email me with their feedback.

My suggestion - pre-book your copy and be among the first to discuss the underlying truths that have been intricately woven into the fabric of this story. You, too, can ponder the possibilities and reasons. You, too, can share my wonderings. Not until completing the book and attempting to fully summarise it's true meaning, did I discover that what I had automatically assumed, may not be it at all! I am still intrigued and may even need to read this one again...!!!

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King Henry - A Novel - by Douglas Galbraith
Due for release April 2007

My suggestion - wait for the library edition and save your money

A historical novel set in America during the First World War. I was really looking forward to settling down to absorb the legend that was Henry Ford - 'inventor, industrialist, billionaire' and, for the most of us, 'the car guy'.

The book is written almost as a series of memoires, as recorded by the many people who were actively involved or were affected by the famous Henry Ford. The book certainly opened my eyes to previously unknown 'facts' and some sobering realities surrounding life, as it was, in the shoes of the great Henry Ford. But I was forever prevented from fully enjoying the book by the need to ask myself, 'so what?'

I persevered through to the very last chapter and you know what? I cannot tell you how that book ends... I never even turned the last page. Sorry, this book completely failed to grab my attention and, more to the point, failed to hold my interest long enough to even finish it.

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Book Reviews

THE SAVAGE GARDEN
By Mark Mills

'The seeds of sin were planted long ago'

Release date 5th February 2007

One can instantly determine the calibre of a writer by his or her skillful use of intelligent vocabulary. Mark Mills is obviously a well-educated writer and one who has been blessed with the ability to write interesting and absorbing literary prose without getting too bogged down by blatant intellect. I suspect one may find such titles as the beautifully written, Booker prize-winning novel, 'The Line of Beauty' on Mr Mills' own bookshelf.

OK, so this isn't a book that your typical 'Mills & Boon' type reader will enjoy, nor is it for the Brookemyre fans, but I liked it. It is a smooth blend of artistic flair, historical romance and almost Dan Brown style investigation, complimented by a mysterious and murderous twist.

Despite finding it a little heavy at times - I mean, not everyone has read Dante's Inferno - I found it a much more refreshing read than most modern-day crime novels and was carried through the entire book impressed with the writing.

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I am currently reading Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut.

I have to admit this isnt the type of book I normally read, but after recommendations from my English teacher for my exam in a few months time, i thought I'd give it a go. i'm now on chapter 9 and only just starting to enjoy it, its difficult to get into and often confusing to follow but despite all this the story is good and the idea behind it is logical.

I loved Catcher in the Rye - fantastic book! I simply mentioned that I didn't understand all the fuss that later surrounded it. (Re the paranoia and why it was banned by so many institutions.) It was also very interesting the way the title was written into Conspiracy Theory - the Mel Gibson / Julia Roberts movie. [ If you haven't seen it, there are brand new DVDs available for sale via the Cyberdosh auction store at http://www.scottishmultimedia.co.uk/Auction ]

I've just completed a preview copy of THE VENUS FIX by M.J. Rose, which is due for general release next month - Feb 2007

The back cover says... "There are twenty-three days left until your birthday, and to show you how much I love you, I promise, by then all five of these women will have been punished. This I do for you."

Well, I read the book. If you don't mind your blood-curdling murder mysteries to be explicit, then this is a very well prepared and, I hate to say, HIGHLY PLAUSIBLE, plot of OBSESSION, JEALOUSY, HATRED, MURDER and REVENGE.

I normally pride myself on fathoming out the twists before the endings, but in this case I was well through the book and STILL churning over possibilities in my mind! I am not familiar, through choice, with the Internet porn industries of any description, so the storyline was completely new to me. Suffice to say, it did not endear me to the subject. It was, however, a very interesting and informative read.

There's plenty of graphic detail which, in my opinion, makes this an unsuitable read for young readers or those who may be easily offended. Nevertheless, it entails originality and a well thought out plot that will keep many murder-mystery fans pagebound until the grand finale.

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Next on my list is another preview copy, this time THE SAVAGE GARDEN by Mark Mills, which is due out on the 5th of February 2007.

My personal thoughts on this title will appear here soon.

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I can't believe you werent completely astounded by the sheer fantastic 'awesome-ness' of Catcher in the Rye. I have to dmit tit is one of my favourite ever books. It is fantastic touching on so mnay themes and elements present in America at the time. I found it so tragic and sad yet utterly hilarious at the sheer irony and hypocrisy of it all.

Im astounded you didnt feel touched by this book!!!

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The Life of Pi

Wow, it took me while to get into this book and at times i wasnt sure, but by the end i was hooked and wanted it to go on. it was such an awesome insight into the boys views and opinions and i loved it!!!

hey
i saw u read Vernon God Little, i was recommeneded that book by a teacher and have just done my coursework on that book compared with Catcher in the Rye.
i feel that Vernon God Little is an amwzing book and is an amazing account of this teengaers experiences, the ironic and satirical way that it is done is truly fantastic!!!

THE DA VINCI CODE

I always did mean to get back here and write a quick review of the Dan Brown bestseller. Unfortunately, I forgot, until I was watching the DVD recently.

Book much better than the film - goes without further say.
Book - I can understand the 'truly amazing' consensus if it's the first piece of fiction you have ever read like this. However, I have read quite a few others, so the storyline was not 100% new to me.
My sincerest humble opinion? After so much hype, I was disappointed in it. Once you've worked out the code, you just want him to hurry up and uncover the secret. If I'd been a character in the story, I'd have slapped the guy for being so dim as to fail to recognise the connections and piece together the rather obvious clues to the code.
Still, it was a thrilling read and the twists and turns in print are far superior to those portrayed in the film. In fact, if you have seen the film without reading the book, get the book out of the library and read all the other bits that weren't re-enacted on screen.
It'll be interesting to see how 'Angels and Demons' is scripted and presented. I preferred it to Da Vinci Code.
Haven't yet read Digital Fortress, blah, blah, blah... cannot, for the life of me, understand about all the petty law suits and in-fighting where Dan Brown's concerned. Marketing and media hype at its best, perhaps, aided by greed and petty jealousies. Keep up the good work Dan Brown - your name alone can now sell any title.
In fact - I have a storyline you may be interested in. It's right up your street but I haven't the backing to take on the law if I'd to publish it. Interested, Mr Brown? Contact me via my website at http://www.eddieelwood.co.uk

Hello Bill,

Glad to see someone else about here actually takes the time to leave a message. I haven't read the book, but I'll try the local library for a copy and then let you know what I thought of it.

Have just read a preview copy of 'THE VENUS TRAP' by M J Rose. It's due for release next month (February 2007). Murder, mystery and suspense with no holds barred. Some of it was pretty graphic, too graphic for my personal liking, but what a plausible story! A lethal concoction of sex workers, murders and the Internet...

I believe there may be downloadable copies available for preview somewhere as I saw it listed in a downloads chart. Unfortunately, I cannot remember where. I just remember thinking - I've read that.

Hi I just read a great book published in Scotland on OCD anxiety attacks and depression called Man Interrupted about this bloke who is terrified of germs and drugs. He goes to hospital and they have him confronting his anxiety by hanging out with druggies and drugs addicts. Its hilarious book but also inspiring. Anyone else read it? Billy

THE CALL OF THE WILD - By JACK LONDON

Once in a while, it does you good to re-read the stories from your youth. A dose of good descriptive work is what is called for when you are wondering just exactly where to start on your summer reading, and Jack London could certainly provide his readers with plenty of that. It never ceases to amaze me how a writer can embroil his readers so deeply that they fear for the life of a dog! Like White Fang, it's a fairly short book so there are no reasonable excuses for not fitting it into your reading schedule and certainly no excuses for new readers to overlook the older 'greats'.

THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE
By ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

I had to re-read this after hearing how highly praised it had been during the run up to the announcement of Scotland's Top 100 Books and I have to admit that I was mildly disappointed by their raving reviews. How can anyone compare a short story derived from a dream and written as an allegory to the immensity of something like George Orwell's 1984? I am bamboozled and cannot grasp the alleged 'greatness' of this particular piece of prose. I enjoyed the story and can appreciate the depths to which many may dissect its underlying meaning but, surely, this can't be much more than a brief psychological thriller that has probably been analysed to death be every Freudian theorist and student since the day it first arrived in print. I certainly would not vote this to be the best Scottish Book of all time, no matter what the specialists say. If this wins, then it is probably owing to the fact that, as a short story, it was the easiest and quickest for the judges to re-read. But it is still a 'must read' to any budding scholars, writers or critics and should be on every Scottish reader's book shelf.

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IN SEARCH OF SHERGAR - By COLIN TURNER

Couldn't help reading this one again as I like my mysteries totally plausible and enveloped in believeable facts, and then I like to pick them to bits when compared to documented evidence. The Shergar mystery and everything surrounding it still holds ample prime space on my book shelves and will do so until someone, somewhere, solves the mystery. I have my own theories on this and, if all else fails, I'll write them myself!

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DRIFTNET - LIN ANDERSON

A first novel by Scots born writer Lin Anderson, introducing (which, I assume, means there is a follow-up) her forensic scientist character known as Rhona MacLeod.

Perhaps the order in which I have read my last several books has tarnished my objectivity here. If I hadn't read 'THE LINE OF BEAUTY' and the Brookmyres, perhaps I would have been prevented from drawing comparisons in certain elements of the plot, so I apologise in advance for a biased 'report'.

Owing to my personal dislike for reading violent crime, this title is not one that I would have chosen for myself, but this was passed to me to see what I thought.
On the plus side, I completed the book in about a day whilst on holiday, so it held my interest enough to finish it and, if this is the first in a series of 'Rhona MacLeod' stories, I will probably read the next one to find out how the characters develop. On the downside, I read the entire book in a day, so I cannot recommend it as a lengthy, enjoyable read.
 
'DRIFTNET' is a good enough story with a few interesting twists but I like my stories to be either utterly believeable or utterly fantastic, and this one just lacked that fluency that controls the margin between plausibility and improbability. Yes, there are weirdos surfing the Internet and honing young boys for their personal use, and yes, politicians and police force employees may be corrupt, but if someone's life is in danger, (as is stated on the back page blurb), then I want to be made worry about that person, be scared for that person, and fear for that person's life like it was my own. 'Rhona MacLeod' just didn't quite hit the mark with me but there is real scope for improvement as the series progresses, as I am sure it will.

Perhaps I'll re-read it and come back with a second opinion.

QUITE UGLY ONE MORNING - DAVID BROOKMYRE

I don't go in much for brutal murders and crime scenes but when I do it is usually a Brookemyre. This is for purely selfish reasons as I enjoy reading a local name in books and appreciate good, descriptive writing - even if it is the blood and guts brutality of Scotland's crime scenes.
My first introduction to Brookemyre was a few years ago, via the NYK writer known as 'The Mad McDade fae Coatbridge'. He presented me with a copy of 'ONE FINE DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT' and as soon as I read the Lanarkshire connections I was hooked - Brookemyre most certainly incorporates actual facts into his fiction, of this I can assure you.
Murder, mystery, blood and gore,
Guns, drugs, hoodlums and more... that's Brookemyre.
I now own most of his titles and that's saying more than I can write, coming from someone who doesn't particularly like reading violence and who has never completed an Irvine Welsh.

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ACCIDENTAL DEATH by IRIS V. PENN

This is a first novel, self-published by its author and, initially, sold in a bid to raise funds for the deaf. With an avid interest in horseracing, the author has admitted to having based the storyline loosely on true events. It is a mysterious mingle of murder, drugs and the underworld that could lurk within the British racing establishment.
As a fan of racing, I found myself recognising part of the story, so reading a book such as this can only make one wonder at the full extent of the truth!
This is not quite up to Dick Francis standard, but then the author is not an ex-jockey writing to a commercial contract. She writes as a normal, everyday race-goer with possible connections - the kind of person we all want to know when trying to pinpoint our winners.
For a first time writer with the courage to 'print or be damned', then this book deserves to be read by anyone with an interest in the world of horse racing. Despite a few small teething problems, I enjoyed the story and found it intriguing.

If you are interested in reading a copy of this book, it is available at £6.99 including postage & packaging for an author signed copy. Please email enquiries via the website at www.scottishwriters.co.uk

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Aparently, nobody else on this entire site reads books, so here I am again, alone, recounting my humble opinions on the books I read.
Since my last rendition relating to Dan Brown's 'ANGELS AND DEMONS', I have read several novels and have listed as many here as possible.

VERNON GOD LITTLE - DBC PIERRE
Another Booker Prize Winner and well deservedly so. I was hesitant to read this book as the blurb didn't really appeal to me but, once I got into it, describing it as a page-turner falls far short of what it actually is. I thought this was a great book and exceptionally well written, considering the context in which the writer works. The basic literary style is reminiscent of Salinger's 'Catcher in the Rye', the story being recounted by a teenage boy, but this teenager finds himself swallowed up by events surrounding a high school massacre. This highly plausibly (sadly) story literally hijacks your attention, holding it to baited-breath-ransom right to the end. Like 'Life of Pi', I was compelled to read to the end almost uninterupted in a desperate need to discover the final conclusion.

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I am currently reading 'ANGELS & DEMONS' by the now infamous Dan Brown and, frankly, I can't see what all the hype is about, and I'm half-way through the book! I haven't read anything new. This book is money for old rope that's holding up a washing rinsed in a new fabric softener!
If you have never read conspiracy theories before, then you might you be a little surprised at some of the claims; if you are a conspiracy buff, then this is hardly a page turner.
Advise - hire it from the library first.

Edited by author 06-13-2005 06:58 AM
LIFE OF PI

BY YANN MARTEL

A review by Eddie Elwood
For the website at http://www.scottishwriters.co.uk

This is a very good book; I loved it!

Yann Martel's take on 'Life of Pi' is an intriguing tale worthy of many an evening's debate. I became so engrossed in it that, by the end, I was believing almost every word and felt compelled to go off in search of evidence. I wanted to meet like-minded people who would be happy to talk about it over drinks! This is the type of book that befits inclusion in the national curriculum, such is its ability to engage the reader.

Even the title of the book is cleverly woven into the storyline, not only in the explanation of why Pi is so called, but also the very significant choice of date for the main event - this cannot possibly be mere coincidence.

A great deal of research has obviously gone into the writing of this novel, although it comes across almost as fable-like with more than just a hint of Noah's Ark, and several other fine threads. For fans of Homer's 'The Odyssey', watch out for settings reminiscent of the Lotus-eaters and Cyclops. "My name is Nobody..." is straight from the Homeric translation of The Odyssey.
 
The factual elements are abundant and my only slight criticism, if I have to have one, would be to comment on the lack of any firm reference to Ivan Pavlov, who could so easily have been cited here.

It is no surprise that 'Life of Pi' won the Man Booker Prize 2002 and became a number one bestseller.

May the memory of Richard Parker live on forever...

LIFE OF PI - YANN MARTELL

Thought I would try another Booker winner, so popped into the local library and got a copy of 'Life of Pi' today.
Librarian highly recommended it, so Im looking forward to getting my head into this one later on tonight.

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MY FINAL ANALYSIS:

THE LINE OF BEAUTY - BY ALAN HOLLINGHURST

Why did this win the Man Booker Prize in 2004? Well, to be perfectly honest, it is a very beautifully written book. The author has a fine command of the English language and knowledge of the Arts in their various other forms. (Either that or a very fine editor.)
Sadly, I can make no further advances on what I have already said about this book. I simply lost the plot of the entire thing, despite feeling a deep appreciation for the author's eloquent literary style.
It is basically the story of a few Oxford graduates, some gay, some straight, and their various associations encapsulated within the boundaries of a Tory MP and his family. High society, secrets, scandal, the re-election of Maggie into Government and the predictable downfall of noteable characters just about sums up the entire 501 pages if you had to remove all the wonderfully descriptive embellishments. I just didn't get where the book was trying to take me.
For me, it was simply a well-written story about 'the other side of life' - a side that no more endears itself to me now than it did prior to my picking up a copy of 'The Line of Beauty'.

My advice - borrow it from the library and determine, for yourself, how good it is.

Eddie Elwood

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Edited by author 05-18-2005 07:04 PM
This is not a genre that I would normally have considered - gay fiction! I am reading this book purely because it won the 2004 MAN BOOKER PRIZE - and want to see just how outstanding such an award winning new novel is, in contrast to some of the dire 'kindling' to which I have been so recently subjected. The 'ed said read books and learn, so I am reading books - and learning.

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THE LINE OF BEAUTY - BY ALAN HOLLINGHURST

Within the first few chapters, the reader knows that this is an author worth reading - the language, the intellectual flow, and the depths of this author's ability to provide you with seemingly effortless visualisation are a refreshing surprise. Admittedly, I don't dwell on the first gay sex scene but Hollinghurst's intricate command of the English language is so compelling that I read on... into the enticing realms of Notting Hill hoi polloi upsides high society - the exploits of public schoolboys, Ox-bridge graduates and the not so conservative lives of Tory politicians...

UPDATE - This novel has suddenly struck a chord (not a love chord) of familiarity in it's concept; post-war London in the twenties and the comical upsurge in limp-wristed characters referred to as 'noodienawdies' and 'bletherinskites' - swallowing up posh Belgravia addresses, even if they were nothing more than attic bedsits rented from the wealthy families who inhabited these mansions. Now I can't get the theme out of my head - Nick's a modern-day noodienawdie!

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It's a big book - 500+ pages - I'll update my review as I progress through the chapters without giving away too much.

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MY PERSONAL OPINION:

I have a copy of Des Dillon's 'Six Black Candles' - I almost didn't read it! I wanted to ditch it as soon as I read the obligatory 'dedicated to...' message at the start. But I persevered, telling myself, "This is a Scottish writer, be objectived and give Dillon the benefit of the doubt", so I read on... and would describe it as nothing more than a clever wee novel for the intellectually challenged.

Regarding 'Six Black Candles' by Des Dillon:

I'm thinking the author perhaps read 'Catcher in the Rye' as one of his first 'big boy' books, after being introduced to proper education, and then tried to mingle Salinger's style with 'Ah-wurked-ma-wae-oot-the-gutter-an-goat-masel-a-education' style! His family must be so proud of him!

Some interesting wee tales with some interesting wee twists that are, I must admit, interestingly written. But Dillon seems to be trying to portray the characters in his book as 'typical' of the Irish Catholic immigrant descendants who had to 'slum' it in some dump called Coatbridge. Oh, the degredation of it all - yet he portrays them as a bunch of ill-educated, foul-mouthed, ne'er-do-well hypocrits.
 
Well, I doubt that the inhabitants of Coatbridge will fully appreciate his sentiments... nor will
The Catholic Church
The sectarian bigots,

Nor any self-respecting ...
Catholics
Protestants
Jehovah's Witnesses
Pagans
Witches... need I continue?

Perhaps there is a section of our reading society that does appreciate this type of book but I, for one, am glad I am not part of it.

"Tell it how you see it, and write it as you'd tell it," certainly does spring to mind but, for me, if he'd been telling me it on the bus, I'd have hopped off at Airdrie, headed for Shotts and signed myself into Hartwood just so I didn't have to listen to any more.

I am in the early stages of reading Des Dillon's novel, 'Six Black Candles', and can't decide if the author is illiterate, stupid or possibly brilliant; this remains to be seen. To date, the book isn't so much a page turner as a page shutter, but I have started, so I'll finish - always the best policy, even with bad books. If you are easily offended then don't even open the cover of a Des Dillon. If you are a real reader, turn those pages and read on... You can buy it, along with his others, at http://www.scottishmultimedia.co.uk/Books/ScottishBooks.htm and leave your comments here.
I'd like to discuss the titles I read and will be listing them all on here as I re-read some oldies and sneak a peak at some new releases and award winners.

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If you haven't read Catcher in the Rye, you can buy it from our Paranoid Times book shop at http://www.scottishmultimedia.co.uk/ParaTimes/Shop.htm

Also, you are welcome to inquire into the availability of any secondhand titles. (We don't base ourselves in Scotland's national book town for nothing, ye ken.)Email here >>> mailto:office@nykmedia.com

Re: Catcher in the Rye - J D Salinger

Loved the book - don't know what all the fuss was about as it didn't exactly make me want to go out and shoot someone.
So, here's another Scottish connection - Holden Caulfield's sister's favourite film ever was The Thirty Nine Steps by John Buchan!

Re: Scotland's Top 100 Books

I was just wondering how 'Scottish' these had to be. I mean... could we have a case for considering 'Catcher in the Rye'?

J.D. Salinger was born and grew up in New York, but his mother, apparently, was Scottish-Irish. Also, it is reported that the novel took its title from a line by Robert Burns, in which Holden Caulfied, misquoting it, sees himself as a 'catcher in the rye'.

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NOW YOU KNOW about...

THE BIG TOMATO
by Raleigh Trevelyan

(Longmans, 1966)

The blurb on the inside cover starts off...

"This outlandinsly inventive and extremely original novel combines both Satire and Farce with comic Fantasy to provide a notably entertaining view of the strange world of book publishing."

I first read this book back in the early seventies and it is, without doubt, what sparked my initial interest in publishing. By pure coincidence, I happened across a first edition, signed copy and couldn't resist the temptation. This was, afterall, the elementary beginnings of my 'madness' in wanting to pursue such a career.

I wholly recommend this book - although out of print, it's possibly available from your local library - to ANYONE who has aspirations of becoming a writer, agent or just involved in publishing.

The tale is set in a London publishing house and takes a satirical look at the people and works associated with this industry... Editorial staff, typists, printers, binders, warehousemen, marketing and promotions, booksellers, writers and agents - it's all there in glorious technicolour to be absorbed and appreciated. The satire borders on the ludicrous in parts, but if you have met many REAL people within these fields then you will soon realise that, no matter how fantastic the tale, the possibility of plausibility is forever present. In this world, you have to study the underbelly to understand the very nature of the beast. And the nature of the beast is that it is not infallible... it simply carries on regardless.

Probably the most memorable book I have ever read (and re-read) and one that will stay with me for all time. FANTASTIC!

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My personal thoughts on Edition 11 of Now You Know.
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The editor says some sensible stuff,
Jordan, on writing, sounds like he's had a huff,
The keyboard crew, they sound a mixed bunch,
Crisis in the Hoose, it amused me at lunch,
McDade Laid Bare? I guess his best he has tried,
But at dear Millie May - tears of laughter I cried,
Agnes & Senga - those two Scottish 'burds',
They certainly do have a way with their words,
I laughed and I chortled, I choked and went blue,
And that was just reading about thon big 'deid coo',
Shona Prophett - I doubt it, but interesting to see,
Eddie Elwood is fabulous, but then that is me,
Alternative Health - I laughed a great deal,
Rovin Ronnie on weight loss, sod it, eat a good meal,
The Moose, now I liked that, it gave me some thought,
And the bats, and the bear, that never were caught,
Then Jordan served up, 'At The End of the Day'
And dew drop tears, from my eyes they did stray,
I'm glad we had 'Nuts versus Zoo' near the end,
Plus Sigh 'n' Snooze, Woman Zone and 'my friend',
Paranoid Times, I'd read it all before,
But the final article left me looking for more...

(Did Paranoid Times REALLY save a life?)

Our online readers' club is here to encourage website visitors to discuss their favourite books. Having attended the local 'debate' about 100 Top Scottish Books, and discovering that I had actually read only 15 of the titles, I felt it pertinent to research what others had to say. The Booker prozewinners list is another (you can find our list at http://www.scottishmultimedia.co.uk/Writing/Booker.htm ) of those lists of books that I really MUST try to work through one dayb but for now, it will have to be reviews of what we really have read. Submit all your book reviews here and let's see if others agree.