Category Archives: General News

Boy of Bone is a feast for the senses

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mwilson

I used to read a magazine published until about 2001 by the New York Academy of Sciences called ‘The Sciences’. It was just a thin popular science mag but it had thoughtful, well-written articles about far-ranging subjects in each volume. … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Bookstores

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Elina

As a teenager I used to love going to my local bookshop, grabbing a coffee and getting lost in the aisles. When it was time to go, I would always have a stack of books to narrow down to make … Continue reading →

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James Patterson’s Private Series is Infectious!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Elina

Having James Patterson‘s name on a book cover is enough to intrigue some readers to pick it up. For those of you who don’t fit into this fan-base, and don’t know where to start in the multitude of books available from … Continue reading →

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Chico & Rita Gets an Oscar Nom!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Elina

After getting positive reviews all over Europe and North America, the movie Chico & Rita has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature! You can view a full list of nominees here. Many movies on the nominee list have … Continue reading →

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GET THIN OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Tracey Boisvert

 Well folks, it’s that time of year again.  People are flocking to the gym and filling their fridges with rabbit food in an earnest effort to lose the holiday pounds and get fit.  Unfortunately, new year’s resolutions are tough to … Continue reading →

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