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Oh, yes, that was a beautiful book. Sad and gripping. I recently finished these: Lindsey Davis - Two for the Lions :stars4: As usual, ancient Roman private eye Falco is a guarantee for a fun read - this time he's investigating death and intrigue among various lanistae (gladiator...

Neither purchased nor borrowed - my Valentine gift from Mr. Hedwig was "Remake" by Connie Willis.

Just arrived in Sabratha - a bumpy arrival since my ship ran aground because the captain was blind drunk.

Certainly! What's the oldest item of clothing you own and actually still wear?

I have just arrived in the Cyrenaika and managed to find my brother-in-law's girlfriend.

Yes, if they're about something that appeals to me. Same.

Yes, a book (Thoreau's "Walden"). Same.

Fresh French baguette with butter and apricot jam, plus a big mug of fine coffee. Worst book you read last year?

Lionel Shriver - A Perfectly Good Family :stars3: Three siblings who haven't got much in common except for their parents inherit the family home. None of them wants to give up the house, but neither can any of them afford to buy out the others, so they'll need to team up somehow. The book has...

Never even tried. What was your first alcoholic drink?

Harold Pinter - Old Times (I'm going to see the play on stage soon and want to be prepared) Ben Fountain - Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (thanks, BAR!)

No idea. I'm German. Your favourite stereotype about Germans? (Be honest. I can take it.)

A lot more than peeved, actually! (More like murderous ...) The ugliest city in the world is ... ?

By the cup. Chocolate or gummy bears?

Yes. Ever met a celebrity?

Nope. Do you like theme parks?

Cats. Got a rubber duckie in your bathroom?

Absolutely. Favourite wine?

Peter Ackroyd - London: The Biography :stars4: This is not, as I had guessed from the title, a chronologically told history of London but a highly interesting mix of facts and figures, pictures and quotations about various aspects of my favourite city - history, architecture, the arts...

The Bridge. In terms of mini-series I'm totally with you on Band of Brothers. Your all-time favourite song?