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A man who gained fame as a writer and whose surname is a type of bird. He was born in the USA in the 20th century with the middle name of Allen and died in Europe when he was in his twenties.
I really don't understand what drives a person to publish their memoirs and biographies, exposing themselves to the world. I enjoy travelogues and reading about a person's adventures such as climbing...
For anybody getting a little sick and tired of 'compelled speech' such as the nonsense of referring to "her penis", and other matters that can cause personal problems if you voice the 'incorrect'...
Hello there! I've painted something new, but I won't type any conceptual description about it. I'll leave the interpretation to you. This is a mix of acrylics, markers, pen and chalk pastels:...
I download a lot of ebooks from public libraries and I'm curious how many ABers do. I have always been a fan of public libraries and have borrowed books all my life. I still go to my local library but...
In tv series, a character says sentences. I am creating a tv series and i need help creating sentences. I read creative writing books. That books don't learn you that. What creative writing book or...
I used to be very reluctant to give up on any novel but I find myself doing it more and more often, I totally lose patience. I gave up on a book I had been looking forward to reading three quarters of...
Hope you know what I mean, 'for example "Chapter One, in which the dear reader is introduced to Chief Inspector Jones as he is perplexed by a disturbing case". I made that up as an example but a good...
Beginning next week, cinemas are showing a narrated film of the Rijksmuseum Vermeer exhibition. Not quite the same as being there but the next best thing. I have just got myself a ticket....
Hey guys! It's been a long time since I haven't painted. This is my latest painting and I'd love to know your thoughts on it: https://ibb.co/TKSbjmX HEADS UP! IT CONTAINS NUDITY! I've also provided...
Has anyone here read any P'tit Nicolas stories? By Sempe/Goscinny. Very human and funny, and excellent for English folks learning to enjoy French language.
Anyone here read any of the Mullah Nasruddin stories? I only know them through an Idries Shah book I came across many years ago. It is fascinating to read humour written by foreigners, who are...
I've just been watching a documentary about Vermeer's painting. I spent about three months painting a copy (an exercise in learning how to shove paint around) and I found the programme very...
One of his books, Snow Country, is a kindle daily deal today at 99p. I’ve read a few of his books, in fact Birdsong is one of my top three favourite books ever. I’ve enjoyed other books by him but not...