Read/Watch/Listen 2017 - OctoberLike this list

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• Elmet

  Mozley, Fiona

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  A Booker Proze short-listed debut from Fiona Mozley and it would've been a most worthy winner! It follows the story of a family on the edge of society and the struggles faced to make ends meet and hold onto what is theirs. Beautifully written and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Man Who Climbs Trees

  Aldred, James (Tree climber)

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  A brilliant series of real-life tales from a man who climbs trees professionally all around the world. A very gifted storyteller with a fantastic outlook on life and nature. His tale of being the man responsible for dangling Sir David Attenborough…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Baby Driver

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  Another fun-tastic, action-filled film from Edgar Wright the man behind Shaun of the Dead etc. full of his usual pathos and humour. It Centres around a young man caught up in the world of high-stakes heists and he's the getaway driver... and also…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Darien

  Iggulden, Conn, 1971-

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  Conn Iggulden's first book under a distinct fantasy genre and it's the first for his planned 'Empire of Salt' trilogy. This first book has all the components for an intriguing fantasy adventure, the characters are flawed and interesting (even the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• As Kingfishers Catch Fire

  Birds & Books

  Preston, Alex, 1979-

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  Alex Preston loves birds as much as he loves books and writing, and here he celebrates them both at once. Some very fine descriptive writing and stories about experiences with birdlife combines in this book. A very good read for a spring afternoon…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beast

  Kingsnorth, Paul, 1972-

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  A stunning read about a man lost in a strange place, under extreme pressure for survival, and trying to find his way through. The man is clearly processing some kind of trauma and is dealing with loss, grief, love, and philosophical questions of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pecking Order

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  A behind the scenes look at the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club as they approach the national competitions. Meet the characters and learn their own particular obsessions and idiosyncrasies, the political shifts of the committee, and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In Session

  Departure Lounge (Musical group : N.Z.)

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  Some contemporary Christchurch jazz for your listening pleasure. Interesting mix of ainstruments for a jazz band and good compositional skills from the writers make this a treat to hear!

• Gerry Mulligan

  Mulligan, Gerry, 1927-1996

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  Some of Gerry Mulligan's most popular works feature here on this classic jazz album. What a jazz man!