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         Miscellaneous links for your delectation:

 

    -    Do pop over to Freda's blog and read Lotta's comment there.

    -    Danielle's talking about Outlander; I haven't read it or seen it, but I must be in a minority of one in that regard - ditto Game of Thrones. Are you a fan of either series (books or television versions)?

    -    What I have been watching and absolutely loving is W1A: brilliant stuff!

    -    For some peony pulchritude, take a look at Julie's post.

    -    Fancy a spot of armchair travelling? Sunday and Darlene have been making the most of London (and beyond) on their respective recent trips.

    -    If you happen to have Miranda Gore Browne's lovely Bake Me a Cake as Fast as You Can, try the Clementine, Pistachio and Honey Loaf on page 98: delicious!

Comments

[Dark Puss]

We loved W1A too (and the bikes are ubiquitous down here is certain parts of the city). Have you also watched the outstandingly good 1864 too? Fabulous and very strongly recommended indeed.

I have not seen or read Outlander and I doubt very much if you are in a minority of one. Robert certainly has read all the Game of Thrones novels (we have just unpacked them from storage); I have only seen clips from the series but many people I know are completely addicted to it.

[Mary]

I got terribly hooked on Outlander although, be warned, it gets horribly violent/sexually explicit by the end. I began to see why it wasn't bought up the BBC. But I'll be in there watching the next series.
That cake looks amazing.

[Danielle]

Thanks for the link--the Outlander books are pure fluffy entertainment, and yes, they do get violent. I've only read the first three and am not sure I have the stamina to read the rest in the series (though I think she has a large fan base and suspect they snap up each new book). In the end I went through my TBR piles and came up with Susan Fletcher's Corrag, which I think you read maybe? Definitely a different feel and style, but similar setting (well, loosely similar)--so far it is very good. I have yet to give the Game of Thrones a try--maybe someday--they seem a hefty undertaking, too!

[Lotta]

Thank you for the link :-)
You're definitely not in a minority of one regarding Outlander - I haven't even heard of it! I've heard of Game of Thrones but don't know anything about it. I must get out more...

[Teresa]

I've been umming and ahhing about commenting but this book must be a 'Marmite' read. I just wrote a very short, scathing, review over on Goodreads. Unnecessarily undisciplined writing with too many other issues that make it one I would definitely not recommend. That being said, there are thousands out there who love it, and I always think it is best to take in what is said, and then read some to see if it is for you. Good luck if you do decide to have a go - it is humongous!!

[Cosy Books]

W1A is wonderful...but I have had to stifle the urge to laugh during meetings at the library whenever something said reminds me of the show. And I couldn't resist a closer look when I spied fold-up bikes in a shop window while in London. As Will would say...'Cool'.

[Dark Puss]

We are all "cool" down in London :-)

[KarenB]

I read the first few Outlander books but lost interest; don't intend to watch it.

Have been watching Game of Thrones, but season 5, which just finished airing, was just atrocious. The books, I'm holding off reading until the author at least finishes book 6 (Winds of Winter).

I've been enjoying the Case Histories mystery series, whose setting was transplanted from the Cambridge of the books to Edinburgh (where one of my grannies was born, so I was anxious to get a good look at it). The final episode has many scenes set next to the Forth Bridge, which I've seen photos of but did not realize how magnificent and arresting it was. SO distracting from what the humans were doing in the scene!

[KarenB]

Oh, and thanks to Case Histories, I now know how to properly pronounce "Lothian"--and also Scott's "Heart of Midlothian"! Isn't lifelong learning wonderful.

[B R Wombat]

Oh yes W!A was so good. Will especially. My claim to fame is that I went to school with Ophelia Lovibond's aunt Sabina - at least I reckon she must be her niece as it's not a name one meets every day.