Living the Dream: The mega-update edition
Sat, 31/07/10 – 18:21 | No Comment

Wow, it’s been ages since I updated. Bad, bad Lesley.
So what have I been up to since February, which is apparently when I last posted in this section. Well I’ve:

Been to Japan and survived, even …

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The Newsflesh Trilogy: Feed (Book review)
Wednesday, 16 Jun, 2010 – 13:53 | No Comment
The Newsflesh Trilogy: Feed (Book review)

Feed by Mira Grant is published in paperback by Orbit books and is out now, priced £7.99.
The unabridged audiobook is available on both Audible UK and Audible US costing £19.19 and $25.49, respectively. Narrated Paula …

BioShock 2: BradyGames Signature Series Guide (Review)
Friday, 26 Feb, 2010 – 13:43 | No Comment
BioShock 2: BradyGames Signature Series Guide (Review)

These days strategy guides go hand-in-hand with all the big releases. Even better, many have special limited edition versions which aren’t just about getting from start to finish. These volumes are about the artwork, about …

Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale – The Final Chapter (Review)
Wednesday, 13 Jan, 2010 – 20:36 | One Comment
Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale – The Final Chapter (Review)

It seems odd to start with a conclusion to a review but, simply put, The Writer’s Tale, is both the book for Doctor Who fans who want to know the hows and why but it’s …

Oishinbo: A La Carte Edition – Volumes Six and Seven (Book review)
Saturday, 2 Jan, 2010 – 17:49 | No Comment
Oishinbo: A La Carte Edition – Volumes Six and Seven (Book review)

© Tetsu KARIYA, Akira HANASAKI/Shogakukan Inc.
It only feels like yesterday that VIZ announced its plans to release an a la carte menu of the finest chapters from the Japanese foodie manga Oishinbo. Each volume has …

Help: Why can’t I remember the name of this book? (UPDATED and found)
Sunday, 14 Jun, 2009 – 0:22 | One Comment
Help: Why can’t I remember the name of this book? (UPDATED and found)

When I was a kid, I loved Greek mythology. Heck, I still do and it’s not just Greek but Egyptian, Roman … you name it.  When I was in sixth form I found a book …