Terry Pratchett

Dodger by Terry Pratchett [Review]

Published by Darren on November 20, 2012 | 2 Responses

Sir Terry is most definitely back on form with this one. Even though I hit a month-long reading slump just as I started it (it and about 6 other books in an attempt to break the slump) I finally got back on track about a week ago and spent an enjoyable few days, running around Victorian sewers with Dodger and his friends.

The Long Earth by Terry Prattchet and Stephen Baxter

Published by Darren on August 22, 2012 | 1 Response

It felt like that bit in other books between the big starts and exciting endings where a lot of the important and interesting stuff takes place, but isn’t as exciting as the rest…

Unseen Book Coveting

Published by Darren on August 12, 2009 | 4 Responses

Due: 08 October 2009 ‘Nuff said.

Guardian Children's Fiction Prize – Longlist Annouced

Published by Darren on May 23, 2009 | 8 Responses

In a move that is sure to increase the size of many a reader’s wishlist (including mine!) UK national newspaper, The Guardian has announced the longlist for it’s annual Children’s Fiction prize. The announcement of the winner of the £1,500 prize will be announced on 8 October 2009, following the unveiling of the shortlist in September. A panel of judges… Read more →

Nation by Terry Pratchett

Published by Darren on January 13, 2009 | 11 Responses

The snow came down so thickly, it formed fragile snowballs in the air that tumbled and melted as soon as they landed on the horses lined up along the dock. This one was my Christmas present to myself, and I’m so glad I snapped up the limited edition version, as I feel it captures the ‘mood’ of the book much… Read more →