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Room by Emma Donoghue. It’s one of the best books I have read in years.

Death of a Gossip by M C Beaton
The first Hamish Macbeth story by this prolific mystery and romance writer. I loved the TV series that was based on the books, starring Robert Carlysle. Death of a Gossip is only 49p if you have a Kindle.

Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins
It’s free for the Kindle because it’s out of copywright. I have just started it – a gripping story, very good so far.

Links to items of interest on the Internet
VA shop - lots of Royal Wedding souvenirs, including replica engagement rings at only £8.50

Contemplating the perfect literary crime by Chris Bohjalian in The Washington Post. Twenty-five years after a novelist he once admired dismissed his work with the words “be a banker,” novelist CB is offered the opportunity to review her work in a national newspaper…

Chicks with Steve Buscemi eyes

Ex-RAF councillor wrestled gunman to the floor aboard nuclear submarine – Telegraph

Jackie Collins, Queen of the Bonkbuster - interview, Guardian

Seattle Glee Flashmobs (link via @Webcowgirl)

Alain de Boton launches series of self help books – Guardian (link via @JezzaTrev)

Canary Wharf seen through the clouds – Photo by Tim Gallagher (link via @superfurryandy)

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