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  1. Read in @TheFutureBook: "James Heneage's vision was for a life-style bookshop at the heart of those communities it served" I miss Ottakars! 3:21 AM May 30th via web
  2. RT @shonaabhyankar: Naomi Benaron discusses her wonderful novel Running the Rift bit.ly/K9Oayq 9:09 AM May 29th via TweetDeck
  3. Settling down to read @deliciousmag in the sunshine for 20 mins... Mmm 7:38 AM May 29th via Twitter for Android
  4. Enjoying #freebeer at Smugglers Tavern in W1. Woo! 10:58 AM May 25th via Twitter for Android
  5. @chrisperowne Bookcases are first on the agenda for the new flat :-p Would love something like that! bit.ly/KFnrTJ 12:55 AM May 25th via TweetDeck in reply to chrisperowne
  6. RT @OneworldNews: Don't miss the @guardian's exclusive extract from Charles Ferguson's explosive new book INSIDE JOB: bit.ly/KIQBqX 8:40 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  7. Love the idea! Just resisting buying impulse...RT @chrisperowne: Page 1: Great Expectations. 70 ways to typeset Dickens bit.ly/KhOqq3 6:39 AM May 21st via TweetDeck
  8. RT @HarvillSecker: 'Waterstones kindle a deal for destruction' say @GuardianBooks bit.ly/K4N05e Is this the end for Waterstones? 4:08 AM May 21st via TweetDeck
  9. Mmmmm, homemade pavlova for pudding! twitter.com/doublehelpings… 1:33 PM May 7th via Camera on iOS
  10. Champagne & Hot Dogs, an intriguing new combination - a look at Bubbledogs: bit.ly/JtpGsF Wonder if they'll do veggiedogs... 6:38 AM May 3rd via TweetDeck
  11. Is the window closing for traditional publishing? bit.ly/JzNT5h 8:43 AM May 1st via TweetDeck
  12. RT @philipdsjones: Consumer ebook sales increased by 366% in UK, according to new Publishers Association figures published today 2:00 AM May 1st via TweetDeck
  13. the strawberry plant is flowering! twitter.com/doublehelpings… 1:40 AM Apr 27th via Twitter for Android
  14. We can't go but this sounds amazing! The Great Brixton Bake-Off at Brixton Market - @timeoutlondon bit.ly/IGM9W2 7:51 AM Apr 26th via Tweet Button
  15. RT @ilovebethnal: 10 of the best London street food stalls - ow.ly/au2Ol 8:07 AM Apr 24th via TweetDeck
  16. Good morning all. What's everyone up to for #worldbooknight tonight? 2:31 AM Apr 23rd via TweetDeck
  17. RT @OneworldNews: Win tickets to see @BenJohnAnderson talking about NO WORSE ENEMY @StratLitFest next week: bit.ly/o6XLb2 2:34 AM Apr 19th via TweetDeck
  • Name Alan & Alona
  • Location London
  • Bio A healthy dollop of food and recipes, with a large helping of books. All topped off with some photography. Bloggers & fledgling book publishers.
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