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A story about "Platinum Collection"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:54:41 GMT

by Genesis

This works its way through the back catalogue in reverse order. Some on CD 3 I’ve never heard before and although they are very prog as you’d expect, they sound lovely and fresh.

A great selection.

A story about "No News at Throat Lake"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:53:08 GMT

No News at Throat Lake

by Lawrence Donegan

Even though this book is categorised on the spine as “non-fiction/travel” (which I didn’t see until I’d finished it) and a Bill Bryson comparison on the cover I thought this was fiction. It spun in so many things from the real world, like the author playing with Lloyd Cole and the Commotions and Newt Gingrich visiting Ireland.

It’s about someone moving to Ireland. It’s a great story, I recommend it.

My favourite bit is when he says he was in the Commotions and someone asks him which one he is. “Scary Commotion” he replies.

A story about "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:36:22 GMT

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Widescreen Edition)

by Garth Jennings

I thought it was really good. I’m sure it didn’t quite follow the book, but as it was so long since I read the book I couldn’t tell which bits were new. Pure fans probably hate it, but I’d recommend it to half-hearted fans. It’s quite quirky, so I wouldn’t recommend it to people without a strange sense of humour.

A story about "The Falls: A Novel (P.S.)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:46:23 GMT

The Falls: A Novel (P.S.)

by Joyce Carol Oates

This has a “PS” section at the back. It’s a bit like those extras on DVDs with author interviews etc. A good development for books to have.

A story about "Pompeii: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:46:54 GMT

Pompeii: A Novel

by Robert Harris

Fascinating story, with an engineer as a hero. The trouble is, like Titanic, I know its all going to end in disaster.

Why I gave up consuming "Les Misérables (Signet Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:49:15 GMT

Les Misérables (Signet Classics)

by Victor Hugo

I gave up on this because it is just too wordy. Maybe if I was away for a week and just wanted to read books it would occupy a couple of days, but so many books, so little time…

Intriguing (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:57:07 GMT

All Quiet On The Orient Express: A Novel

by Magnus Mills

The review on the cover said it’s very funny. It’s not, but it’s still intriguing.

A story about "Watchman"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:28:13 GMT

Watchman

by Ian Rankin

Like Spooks (BBC TV) but more realistic.

A story about "Aerial"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:26:53 GMT

Aerial

by Kate Bush

Only listened once, a like most of it a lot, and I’m happy for the rest to grow on me.

A story about "Hopes and Fears"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:05:18 GMT

Hopes and Fears

by Keane

I think this album is great. And funnily enough so do my children, all under 8. Something for all the family.

A story about "Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:04:06 GMT

Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software

by Steven Johnson

Seems to crystallise ideas I’ve had for a while. Unlike most science books, it talks about something I know about – the web – so is much more intellectually stimulating.

A story about "Constant Touch: A Brief History of the Mobile Phone"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:04:06 GMT

Constant Touch: A Brief History of the Mobile Phone

by Jon Agar

Fascinating history.

A story about "Ambient Century"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:04:05 GMT

Ambient Century

by Mark J. Prendergast

Really comprehensive overview of ambient, minimalist and related music. Some music is only slightly related, which means a big book, but then it had a big title to live up to.

A story about "How We Became Posthuman: Virtual Bodies in Cybernetics, Literature, and Informatics"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:04:05 GMT

How We Became Posthuman: Virtual Bodies in Cybernetics, Literature, and Informatics

by N. Katherine Hayles

Very academic. I’m struggling to get into it. Maybe I’ll skip most of it and try and find the best bits.

A story about "Man and Boy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:04:05 GMT

Man and Boy

by Tony Parsons

A story about adultery and fatherhood. I’m not very sympathetic to the main character. He tells a lot about what he’s thinking, but misses out some things I’d like to know.

A story about "Man and Boy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (paulmorriss) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:04:04 GMT

Man and Boy

by Tony Parsons

A story about adultery and fatherhood. I’m not very sympathetic to the main character. He tells a lot about what he’s thinking, but misses out some things I’d like to know.