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The Host: A Novel

Wanda — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:37:28 +0000

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Amazon Best of the Month, May 2008: Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body's longing and sets off into[Read More]

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Dr Who – A tribute to the Years of Fantastic Drs and Companions

Wanda — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:55:41 +0000

I am an avid Dr Who fan from way, way back. I have followed Dr Who since the days of William Hartnell. So much of the early days were lost or incomplete because of incorrect storage at the time, especially many of the episodes starring Patrick Troughton. As the doctors have changed over the years,...

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Be the Perfect Bridesmaid – The Bridesmaid Guide

Wanda — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:07:39 +0000

So your best friend is getting married and she has called on you to be her bridesmaid. You want to be the best bridesmaid ever and make sure your friend’s wedding day and the days leading up to the big day, are just perfect. Don’t know what to do! Well help is at hand. The...

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The Wire Man – A Short Story by Ian Randall Wilson

Wanda — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:29:27 +0000

If you like your short stories to be about substance rather than fluff then I urge you to read Hunger And Other Stories written by Ian Randall Wilson. One particular story ‘The Wire Man‘ is a powerful story about the relationship between a man and his father. A father set in his ways believing only...

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Graphic Novels and Comics at Things From Another World

Wanda — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:11:22 +0000

I read Stephen Kings ‘ The Dark Tower’ series many years ago and being a Stephen King fan from way back, was absolutely enthralled with the storylines and the portrayal of the characters. So it totally awesome to see this fine series being brought to life in these graphic novels by Marvel Comics. If you...

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Ancient Egyptian Artifacts from the Louvre

Wanda — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:05:54 +0000

Today we went to see the exhibition of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts from the Louvre. The Canberra Art Gallery was packed and it has been reported that there are record crowds of Australians lining up to see this excellent exhibition. It is absolutely amazing how the fine intricate work on wood and papyrus has stood up...

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