Tag: Humour
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
I picked up this book because I love films and I read Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks (short stories) last year but was underwhelmed by it. This, Hanks first novel, is also a bit lacklustre. It describes in detail how a movie is put together, (which I found interesting, what exactly is a Grip?) from…
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams
This book is part of our Centenary Collection. ‘Ford… you’re turning into a penguin. Stop it.’ I first read this book when I was about 13, stuck in a tent hiding away from the sun, and about 10 years later it is still the funniest book I’ve ever read. It works perfectly as a stand-alone…
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Granny by Anthony Horowitz
A spooky tale from the great author Anthony Horowitz. Grannies are supposed to be nice and cuddly and give you loads of sweets but not Joe Warden’s. Joe lives in splendour in Thattlebee Hall and his distant parents are very rich but he rarely goes out and feels a bit like a prisoner. But this…