Book – The World’s Stupidest InstructionsAuthor – Michael O’MaraYear – 2004Genre – Toilet BookBought for me by my sister Jeni This is the first book of my blog which would fall under the category of ‘Toilet Book’, which loosely translated, means any book that can remain in the bathroom for reading from time to time … Read moreBook 4 – The World’s Stupidest Instructions by Michael O’Mara
Book – The Wonderful Wizard of OzAuthor – L. Frank BaumYear – 1900Genre – Classic Childrens Fantasy First, a plug. The reason that I read this particular book is that at the moment I am rehearsing to perform as the Scarecrow in a production of The Wizard of Oz. Come and see me in it, … Read moreBook 3 – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum
So, a challenge such as this is a test of a man’s mettle. It is one person against his own will to succeed. A battle of determination and stamina. It is personal to each individual and each man is judged only against themselves. Unless someone else gets involved. The Wench’s ™ husband Bob is a … Read moreThe gauntlet is thrown…
Book – e2 Author – Matt BeaumontYear – 2009Genre – Humour This is a book that I have been looking forward to reading for quite some time now – hence the fact that I have read it in twenty four hours, even eschewing all of the hundreds of offers of going out on a Friday … Read moreBook 2 – E2 by Matt Beaumont
Book – The Seventh TideAuthor – Joan LennonYear – 2008Genre – Teenage Sci FanRecommended by my sister’s boyfriend Jamie One thing is is stunningly commonplace in bookshops at the moment is Fantasy books written for teenagers. Since the explosion of Harry Potter and His Dark Materials, this seems to be the in vogue type of … Read moreBook 1 – The Seventh Tide by Joan Lennon
Reading has always been a massive passion of mine. It has been so ever since I was a small child. As a kid, I would stay up until the small hours, eyes red from lack of sleep, thinking ‘One more chapter…’. I would spend my time scouring the country (well, local boot sales) looking for … Read moreThe Book Challenge 2010