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1.Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mile by: Geraint Anderson June 26, 2008
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Couldn't put Cityboy down, great read, made me laugh constantly. Just how i imagined these guys to behave. I'm sure that there are plently of people laughing at themselves for making it into the hall of fame.......even if they are not named. Get the impression that most of them would be over the moon if they were named.............then they could give it the real biggun!!!!! Once again, brilliant entertainment, highly recommended.

2.Westlife - Our Story by: Westlife June 16, 2008
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This book is absolutely brilliant, even if u are not a westlife fan i would buy it as it will change ur opinion on them. I got my book the day it came out and queued for 8hours at manchester to get it signed!!!! It shows u that Westlife arent just a cover band in suits, they are four normal lads enjoying what they do. This book makes u feel that u know the lads on a more personal level, it makes u feel like u have been on the tour bus with them, backstage before and after the shows and been through the ups and downs that they have. Also the lads write their own personal messages to fans in the book which makes u feel like that are actually talking to u. This book shows u how much Westlife really appreciates their fans. ABSOLUTELY ... Read More:

3.The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters from: HarperPerennial May 05, 2008
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Life would be incredibly boring without unconventional people. The Mitford's were such an interesting family. The sisters, frequently referred to as "notorious," were pre and post war celebrities, collectively carving a niche in English history. Nancy Mitford's witty writing is as readable now as in the past. Of her novels, I'm particularly fond of "The Pusuit of Love," and "Love in a Cold Climate." Nancy adroitly lampooned the aristocracy. It's the support of fascism by Unity Mitford, who was infatuated with Hitler; and Diana Mitford's marriage to Sir Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Fascists, which even now hasn't been forgiven. In the war years, Diana had the title "the most loathed woman in England". Although Mosley was an arrogant ... Read More:

4.Shakespeare: The World as a Stage (Eminent Lives) by: Bill Bryson April 01, 2008
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Although best known for his travel writing, Bryson's books on the English language are brilliant, so it's quite appropriate to find him writing about its most famous exponent. A huge amount has been written about Shakespeare and his life, despite the fact that very little is really known about him. Bryson keeps the focus on what is definitely known, with little forays into some of the best theories about the rest. Where nothing is known at all, the 'lost years', he chooses to explore Elizabethan London and culture instead, putting the man in context. Informative, wry, and well researched, this debunks plenty of Shakespeare myths in an accessible and enjoyable style, and Bryson turns out to be an excellent guide.

5.The Game by: Neil Strauss December 06, 2007
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What a discovery!!! I bought this book as part of some research for my own book and I was very pleasantly surprised. I never made the connection that Mr Strauss was the co-author of the much lauded Motley Crue's "The Dirt". Ok, the stories in this book may seem a bit stretched or hard to believe, but hey, it's Americans we are talking about. What I have to say is that reading this book made me look back on my failures and successes at picking women, and it was almost uncanny to read word by word where I went right and wrong. The Game is a bit of a cross between Queer Eye For The Straight Guy cum Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus cum any rock and roll tale of debauchery you care to think of. Interesting but not recommendable ... Read More:

6.Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything by: Elizabeth Gilbert March 05, 2007
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I'm afraid I cannot agree with some of the other reviews on this book. I have just started the Balinese bit and I am struggling. I could not see what the fuss was about with Italy in the Italian part of the book and during the Indian part, it just felt that the kind of detail she was putting in just made it all seem fake. I agree that she writes very well, she is witty and I like her characters, but so far I have not been able to enjoy the book. In all, I have found it a disappointment as it was recommended to me.

7.Provided You Don't Kiss Me: 20 Years with Brian Clough by: Duncan Hamilton May 05, 2008
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This is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I am old enough to remember Clough at his managerial peak in the seventies. What he managed to achieve at two relatively small clubs will never be repeated. Also, I had often wondered why he and his friend/assistant Peter Taylor fell out and Duncan Hamilton explains the whole sorry tale. Do yourself a favour and buy this book.

8.The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Or the Murder at Road Hill House by: Kate Summerscale April 07, 2008
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If you are fascinated by the hypocrisy of the Victorians, you'll love this book. If you want to read a great murder mystery, you should probably search out a work of fiction instead. The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher has a wide charter: Tell the story of the murder of three-year-old Saville Kent in his English country home, describe the police investigations, relate the public reaction to the murder and investigations, detail what happened to the characters, help us understand our psychological need to read detective fiction, and provide new insight into the seeds of the crime. Although the book claims to give us a fiction-like description of the murder and its investigation, Ms. Summerscale's writing isn't quite in the style: She's clearly a non-fiction writer. She's also not very careful ... Read More:

9.Call The Midwife: A True Story Of The East End In The 1950s: A True Story of the East End in the 1950s by: Jennifer Worth March 06, 2008
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Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I'm currently training as a midwife and read the book with awe and fascination. It's amazing to think how much things have changed in 50 years (I'm glad I don't have to boil urine in a test tube!), but also to see how much is still the same. Not wanting to spoil the book for those who haven't read it, I'll only say that there are situations that she was in that we hopefully will never face, for which I'm glad, but it only makes my respect for her, and any others working in obstetrics at the time, increase. Her dediation to the job was inspirational and I look forward to reading the next two installments.

10.My Booky Wook by: Russell Brand July 10, 2008
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Russel Brand in exceptionally inteligent with a way with words that only strengthens his talent and all round performing arts genius. Many of his inspirations are of an ecentric nature as is Russell. He's proven he can present, act, do stand up and now write. An interesting, over sexed and over drugged entrance this fella has had. Brilliant book, even if he's a man you think you don't like. His story is fascinating and can't be ignored as anything short of that.

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