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@tommycm It's a book about sport so that's not a bad call... But no, just the beginning double spread, I think. 34 minutes ago via web in reply to tommycm
@Carcanet @Jennymcphee @pelinkell Ah - Natalia Ginzburg, The Things We Used to Say. I'm evangelising (as is Philip Hensher)... about 1 hour ago via web in reply to Carcanet
@niven_govinden A man's gotta blow his own trumpet... Wait... *digs furiously* Xx about 1 hour ago via web in reply to niven_govinden
@gillybethstern No, alas. Although not that much alas as I really loved the novel. It's Chris Cleave's Gold. about 1 hour ago via web in reply to gillybethstern
@olivedelberto I cannot wait. Think I'm on in three weeks so I'll look forward to it then! about 1 hour ago via web in reply to olivedelberto
@Lynn_Shepherd Two shillings thruppence a word. They know how to treat us at the Observer... about 1 hour ago via web in reply to Lynn_Shepherd
The longest review I ever did write is in the Observer on Sunday. Never mind the quality, folks, just dig that length. about 1 hour ago via web
@naomialderman If it convinces, it's right. The first aim should be that it feels true to life. about 1 hour ago via web in reply to naomialderman
@naomialderman Very difficult to do convincingly. So often there's library dust covering the characters' faces. Not with yours. about 1 hour ago via web in reply to naomialderman
@naomialderman Some but not all. It's the specifics (invented or otherwise) that bring it to life. about 2 hours ago via web in reply to naomialderman
@naomialderman Amazing story. Quietly shattering. Huge congrats! about 2 hours ago via web in reply to naomialderman
Really lovely documentary about Billingsgate Fish Market. Well worth an iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… about 2 hours ago via web
@gillybethstern Fantastic reading. My morning has been overtaken... about 2 hours ago via web in reply to gillybethstern
Wonderful, essential reading from @lindasgrant and @naomialderman in the current New Statesman. Has made my morning... about 2 hours ago via web
@bobbins_robbins @jemimaforrester @AJMBrereton I liked to think I was there in spirit... about 2 hours ago via web in reply to bobbins_robbins
@James1940 Got it - thanks so much mate. I am "confident, relaxed and back my own ability." Just like Matty. about 19 hours ago via web in reply to James1940
@chrisatcoffice looks awesome... about 19 hours ago via web in reply to chrisatcoffice
@James1940 and you're a fab cricketer. May take you up on that coaching... Will also make sure to send you 'In Love and War' when it's done. about 20 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to James1940
@grantsuperbus No, Italy. about 21 hours ago via web in reply to grantsuperbus
@grantsuperbus Western Europe. So no. about 21 hours ago via web in reply to grantsuperbus

Name Alex Preston
Location London
Web http://www.alexhm...
Bio Writer: The Revelations and This Bleeding City (Faber & Faber). Book reviewer. Wicket-keeper/batsman for @AuthorsCC. Regular @BBCReviewShow type.