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[quote="blueflower"]The Book With No Name ..................everyone who has read this has been murdered. 
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eh?
Tried looking for it in Borders today but they didn't have it in stock. Neither did my local library.
Had a peek at The Concise Dictionary one and it looks intriguing, so going to add it to my wish list.
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[quote="Glynis"] | blueflower wrote: | The Book With No Name ..................everyone who has read this has been murdered.
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eh?
Tried looking for it in Borders today but they didn't have it in stock. Neither did my local library.
Had a peek at The Concise Dictionary one and it looks intriguing, so going to add it to my wish list. |
I was only repeating what you put in the synopsis of the book 
I got my copy from a seller on Amazon which was described as nearly new but is brand new and unread. |
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miranda
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I saw 'The Book ..' in borders, but I am not sure if it is my thing  so I think I will give it a miss. I have the Dictionary one on my tbr, it looks like quite a short read so will hopefully read soon.
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[quote="blueflower"] | Glynis wrote: | | blueflower wrote: | The Book With No Name ..................everyone who has read this has been murdered.
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eh?
Tried looking for it in Borders today but they didn't have it in stock. Neither did my local library.
Had a peek at The Concise Dictionary one and it looks intriguing, so going to add it to my wish list. |
I was only repeating what you put in the synopsis of the book
I got my copy from a seller on Amazon which was described as nearly new but is brand new and unread. |
ohhhhhhh  I must learn to read things properly 
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| I must admit I usually skim through the write up because there are so many good books nominated that I would end up buying them all and I have too many to read as it is. But that sentence about been murdered jumped out at me. It reminded me of a film called The Ring - I think -where everyone who watch a weird film died a a week or so later. |
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| blueflower wrote: | | . It reminded me of a film called The Ring - I think -where everyone who watch a weird film died a a week or so later. |
That's made my mind up for me now, definately won't be reading this one...that film scared the living daylights out of me!
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I watched that film too.... slightly concerned about this book but gonna see if I can get myself a copy!!
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| mummymelly wrote: | | blueflower wrote: | | . It reminded me of a film called The Ring - I think -where everyone who watch a weird film died a a week or so later. |
That's made my mind up for me now, definately won't be reading this one...that film scared the living daylights out of me! |
I LOVED that film, it was the scariest thing I have ever seen!
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I'm a bit concerned about this book now as well hehe! And no I didn't read the blurb I pasted! I'm kind of morbidly intrigued by it now, which is just what the publishers/author wants.
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Oh dear, now I feel really guilty that I have put everyone of this book!
But don't worry it says on the inside that it is a novel - but it does also say (probably)..........................................
The book has it's own web site with sample chapters is you are undecided if you should buy it or not.
http://thebookwithnoname.com/
Worth a look as it tells you about the myths and legends and the characters and has a guide to Santa Mondega.
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| Oh and they is a competition for film buffs, entries close 31st August. |
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no way, you haven't put me off it!! It sounds fab 
Thanks for the link...off to check it out now.
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| blueflower wrote: | | Oh dear, now I feel really guilty that I have put everyone of this book! [/img] |
Not at all I'm going to put in an order for it later on, and I'm looking forward to reading it! Lisa x |
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It's £3.99 delivered on Play.
(Wish we could become affiliate to Play as buy a bit through them as well  ).
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I use Play a lot!
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I use them alot too, I'm signed up with a few cashback sites so will see which one can offer me the most Lisa x
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