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Today sees the first post from George Orwell’s diaries to go on-line. Exactly 70 years after they were first written, you now have the opportunity to follow the daily thoughts of the man that gave us 1984, and Animal Farm.

Terry Pratchett has just released the news that he has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers disease. Despite this shock, Terry has asked his fans to stay optimistic, and that there’s a few more books left in him yet.

I’ve read nearly everything that Terry has written, (I’ve just ordered his latest novel - Making Money), [...]

For all the Potter fans the last book in the series was released on Saturday morning. Easons in Limerick had a launch party, which by all accounts was pretty spectacular. One of my friends attended to get her hands on a copy, and I haven’t seen her since.

Limerick Blogger has photos of the Easons Party.

I know some people are going to laugh at this while others will be thrilled. But for better or worse, here it is. The dust jacket for the final Harry Potter book.

Enjoy or ignore at your will.

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Over the last few months I’ve developed a fascination with ancient history: Ancient Greece, the city states of Sparta & Athens, and most of all Ancient Rome. Specifically anything to do with the Roman Republic and it’s transition to the Roman Empire. I’ve been devouring any and all books I can get my hands on. [...]