Image via WikipediaPenguin are giving away books - the only catch being you have to write a review of the book you get within 6 weeks of receiving it.More info on their special holiday reading site … [Read more...] about Free Books Courtesy of Penguin
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Heading West Again
Image via WikipediaI'll be leaving for Ennis shortly, as I have to go and collect a load of books that I'd left in my grandfather's house. Of course I'm running an hour or two behind schedule, but it's a Saturday, so I should be forgiven!I left a lot of Spanish and French books with my grandfather a few years ago, so I've really no idea what is actually there. I suspect there's … [Read more...] about Heading West Again
Devil May Care – James Bond Returns – Book Review
Image by Thomas Roche via FlickrI'm not ashamed to say that I am a James Bond fan (why would I?), so I was very interested in seeing how the new Bond novel would turn out. A new novel? The concept of a new James Bond novel is probably a bit bizarre considering that Ian Fleming has been dead for quite some time, but this year, to mark the centenary of his birth, Penguin … [Read more...] about Devil May Care – James Bond Returns – Book Review
Irish Media Contact Directory Updated
I meant to mention this before the weekend, but didn't get a chance.The Irish Media Contacts Directory 2008 edition has just been released.The directory is split into four main sections:PrintBroadcastMedia ServicesPoliticsIt also includes an "experts" section which is useful if you are looking for an informed comment on something.It would be really nice if they gave … [Read more...] about Irish Media Contact Directory Updated
More James Bond Goodies
This year is turning out to be a bumper year for James Bond fans.The Ian Fleming centenary has acted as a wonderful catalyst for the likes of Penguin, who are releasing a series of new covers, which are simply gorgeous.Here's the one from Casino Royale:It maybe new, but it's got that wonderful 60s retro feel.The full set of books will be available at the end of May, though they … [Read more...] about More James Bond Goodies