These anecdotes are also extremely brief and are categorized into different sections, mixed in with comedic drawings that add to the book’s general appeal. There are a variety of different cringe-worthy encounters included here, from entitled customers to the eccentric or socially awkward to those specimens that are just ignorant to the point of ridiculousness. The set-up is that the author shares weird anecdotes from her bookstore and gets some other people in a similar line of work to submit theirs too. Truth is truly stranger than fiction and if you carried the preconception that people who shop at bookstores are likely to be cleverer than the average bloke, get ready to have beliefs like that thrown out the window. It’s also a book with a very self-explanatory title, but I haven’t read anything that made me laugh as much as this did in a very long time. Title: Weird Things Customers Say in BookshopsĪ break from more dark and serious fare, Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops is just plain fun.
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"What was supposed to be a means of connecting the Irish diaspora with their local teams is fast becoming an exclusive and expensive platform which disproportionately impacts older viewers. "This is extremely unfair and goes against the ethos of the GAA as an inclusive, volunteer-led and community-based organisation. People were forced to pay for it or miss out. He said: "Over the last two weekends, two Munster hurling matches, both high quality games, were broadcast live only on GAAGO. He has become the most high-profile sports star to call for intercounty matches to be returned to domestic TV, and for the GAA’s five-year deal with the online platform to be scrapped. READ MORE - 'The GAA has failed hurling' - Donal Óg Cusack makes impassioned speech on GAAGO on RTE's Sunday Game The GAA were charging €12 per game to watch some top class ties over the weekend, while leaving less attractive games on free-to-air.Ī Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Mr Dillon who is also a former Mayo captain and two-time GAA All Star, has joined the public outcry. Mayo football legend Alan Dillon has slammed the GAA’s decision to try and rip off loyal fans with the choices of matches on pay-per-view and said it is "time for GAAGO to be sent to the sidelines." Born in the year of the Fire Horse (a notoriously unlucky astrological sign) and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Meg also lived in Grenoble, France and Carmel, California (the setting for her bestselling Mediator series) before moving to New York City after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Indiana University.Īfter working for ten years as an assistant residence hall director at New York University (an experience from which she occasionally draws inspiration for her best-selling Heather Wells mystery series), Meg wrote the Princess Diaries series, which was made into two hit movies by Disney. Meg Cabot is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for both adults and tweens/teens. Meg Cabot (her last name rhymes with habit, as in “her books can be habit forming”) currently lives in Key West with her husband and various cats. Meg’s numerous other award-winning books include the Mediator series, the Heather Wells mystery series, and Avalon High, the later of which was made into a film for Disney Channel. Her Princess Diaries series has been published in more than 38 countries and was made into two hit films by Disney. Her 80+ books for both adults and tweens/teens have included multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, selling over twenty-five million copies worldwide. Meg Cabot was born in Bloomington, Indiana during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign, but learned at an early age that a good storyteller can always give herself a happy ending. Follett currently lives in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Revolving about a family saga that covers the interrelated experiences of American, Russian, German and British families during the 20th century. It is the second book in the Century Trilogy. He is best known for the Kingsbridge series, the Century trilogy, and Eye of the Needle. Winter of the World is a historical novel written by the Welsh-born author Ken Follett, published in 2012. Ken Follett is the author of more than 30 books. It is through each character that we are given a new perspective to the seismic shifts that shook the world in nineteenth-century Europe. Now, with this electrifying addition to the Kingsbridge series we are plunged into the battlefield between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition. Over thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. As institutions are challenged and toppled in unprecedented fashion, ripples of change ricochet through our characters’ lives as they are left to reckon with the future and a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war. A world filled with unrest wrestles for control over this new world order: A mother’s husband is killed in a work accident due to negligence a young woman fights to fund her school for impoverished children a well-intentioned young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business one man ruthlessly protects his wealth no matter the cost, all the while war cries are heard from France, as Napoleon sets forth a violent master plan to become emperor of the world. The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives everywhere within a generation. The statue, an objectively terrible eyesore depicting a weirdly tiny naked woman held up by a comparatively huge swirling mass of semi-formless women, has already proven rather controversial. A writer for mistakenly called it a statue of Mary Shelley, which may have started the confusion. Mary on the Green sits on Newington Green, Islington, in London. It’s happening this time largely because a statue of Mary Wollstonecraft-or rather, a statue in tribute to her-was unveiled on Tuesday, November 10. This is somewhat understandable since Wollstonecraft is Shelley’s mother, and Shelley is frequently credited as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. It’s a day ending in Y, so people are once again confusing Mary Wollstonecraft with Mary Shelley. Highs of 19☌ are once again possible in the south of England.Ĭurrently Saturday is forecast to be another showery day, though with less widespread and intense showers compared to Friday. The showers will affect all parts of the UK, including London, with some more persistent rain along the northeast coast of England. Most areas will be cloudy through the day, with temperatures capped at 16☌.įriday will be a day of sunshine and showers, which could be heavy and slow moving at times. Thursday will be a more unsettled day, with an area of low pressure bringing some wet and windy weather which will move north eastwards across the UK. Highs of 18☌ are possible in the southwest though it may not feel as warm, as a strengthening wind begins to develop through the day. Through Wednesday there will be less low cloud around and hazy sunshine across much of the UK, though some showery rain will move into the west of Scotland, brightening up later on. Temperatures could reach 19☌ in the southwest. The best of any sunshine through Tuesday will be in the southwest of England and far north of Scotland. Through the first part of this week much of the UK will remain dry with cloud covering most areas. As we get closer to the date of the Coronation on Saturday 6 May, the forecast detail is becoming clearer. The character of Dusty Miller was my favourite. MacLean’s dialogue was a highlight, while some descriptive scenes came across slightly flowery – though it could be a sign of the era it was written. He knows what he’s talking about and this helped immerse me into the story, often feeling like I was alongside the characters as they attempted their impossible mission. MacLean’s own war service and Naval experiences really added to the authenticity especially the language. Who knows, some day we might even go climbing together.” I trust we do not meet again - not at least, until the war is over. The futility of war was a strong undercurrent throughout, which made for some fascinating passages, such as mission-leader Mallory’s words to an enemy soldier. There are numerous differences between the novel and film, yet despite this, I feel both author and filmmakers simultaneously made the right decisions. This is the first novel I've read in a long time that I found hard to put down! MacLean doesn’t waste time getting down to business. The Guns of Navarone is fast-paced, just like the film. It was impossible not to imagine the likes of Gregory Peck as Mallory, Anthony Quinn as Andrea, and David Niven as Miller while reading this. Gettin’ downright unhealthy round these parts.” I wore out the VHS of this growing up, so it was time I finally read the novel! Tillerson famously calls him a “moron” after the meeting in the Tank. It also gives him the opportunity to do what he does best: to counterpunch, to insult and to direct attention away from his own weaknesses by acting like a middle school playground bully. But Trump has ultrasensitive antennae - at least, when it comes to himself he knows when he’s being patronized. They’re hoping to gently bring him up to speed. They are concerned that the president doesn’t know enough about the world, that he has a rather shaky grasp of geography, economics and military strategy. The meeting is a conspiracy hatched by Trump’s then-national security team, specifically Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and national security adviser H.R. That scene, which takes place in the Pentagon’s secure sanctuary called the Tank, has been reported before, most notably by Bob Woodward in “ Fear,” but Rucker and Leonnig provide new details of the president’s astonishing verbal assault and also the crucial context. I actually thought when reading this one that it felt rather timeless – although the language is fresh and up to date, the basic concept is something I could imagine Enid Blyton writing about. Having said that, Tash’s dog Mojo is a complete scene stealer most of the time he’s on the page! I liked all three of them although I think my favourite was the fashionable Sierra. It’s fairly slight, and at times rather predictable, but it’s well-written, beautifully laid out with repeated small illustrations peppering the pages, and features a really sweet central trio. Then they make a discovery that could change everything – can their friendship survive?Īppropriately enough given the title, this is a real charmer of a book. When she receives a mysterious invitation to a midnight meeting, she sneaks out and meets two other girls her age, and the trio quickly become firm friends. Mostly, though, she’s just glad to be in a place where people don’t pity her because of her mum’s death. She’s hoping for fun, friends, and happiness. Well worth checking out! Ellen Richardson popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.Įlly’s been sent to stay with her Aunt Dina for the whole summer, over on Sunday Island. Summary: Charming start to what looks like it could be a really fun series. Who are the best available free agents after the first week, the possibility of adding defensive tackle Dontari Poe at a bargain, and how the Cowboys got creative in re-signing Joe Looney are covered in the News and Notes.Ĭowboys news: There are still reports that the Cowboys are interested in Everson Griffen:: Blogging The Boys There have been some solid players added to the Cowboys roster during the early wave of free agency, however, their philosophy in the NFL Draft should remain the same. The Cowboys may not be done adding pieces to the interior defensive line, as reportedly they’re open to the idea of acquiring free-agent defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison.įor the past few days, free-agent defensive ends Everson Griffen and Jadeveon Clowney have been linked as possible additions bolster the Cowboys pass rush. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy signed a three-year deal with the Cowboys earlier this week, and he has a specific reason why he put his signature on the dotted line. With Todd Gurley being released by the Los Angeles Rams earlier this week although he still had years remaining on his deal makes Elliott’s decision to do so look even smarter. Ezekiel Elliott stood his ground last summer when he was in pursuit of a long-term deal with the Cowboys. |