Tea or Books? #112: Best Books of 2022 and They Were Sisters vs The Three Sisters
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Loves: books, cats, Jesus, Neighbours, naps. Hates: parsnips. / Stuckinabook.com, podcast Tea or Books?, Series Consultant: British Library Women Writers
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First ep of #TaskmasterAU really fun - I only knew one of the line-up and Gleeson, but they seem like a good bunch. Most similar to the UK in terms of Taskmaster/Assistant dynamic.
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I'm reading The Bird in the Tree by Elizabeth Goudge a mere 15 years after it was given to me. Such a cosy, gentle, enjoyably slow read.
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Do you think Superman is more well-known from...
- Comic books31.9%
- Films68.1%
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It's not the 'thousands of episodes' we were promised, but maybe they're on their way?
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Time to cancel your plans this month! From the 23rd February, you can stream more than 200 episodes of #Neighbours! Available exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland and South Africa you'll have access via Prime Video!
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"About 3,000 books line the walls of my house. Most of them I shall never read again, but they must stay there. They define me; they remind me that I thought this, was interested in that; they reassure me, as I hurtle towards 90."
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Honestly, no one who watched To Leslie would question Andrea Riseborough’s nomination. If there is an issue with grassroots word of mouth campaigning (and by famous mouths) for an indie film, then there should be a problem with major studios spending $$$$ for FYC campaigns
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The next two titles in the #WomenWriters series publish this Spring! 📚
Penelope Mortimer’s The Home publishes in March and Elizabeth Berridge’s Sing Me Who You Are publishes in May. Which are you most excited for?
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12. Freshman Year (2020)
Amazingly, this lovely, naturalistic film about an emotional first year at uni was made for only $15,000. Cooper Raiff wrote, directed, produced, and starred - usually an ominous sign, but he is obviously one to watch. (Released as Sh!thouse in US.)
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Tyre Nichols, 29, was a dad to a 4-year-old son. He loved to photograph sunsets and skateboard, a passion he’s had since he was a little boy.
If you want to share a video, share this one. It’s how his family wants him to be remembered. 🌅
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Hi , why have you added gelatin to lots of your puddings that used to be vegetarian? I know you do some 'free from' puds, but lots of us are vegetarian not vegan
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11. Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
I loved Eric Hodgins' novel, and this is an amusing, sweet adaptation - a little hokier than the book, but Cary Grant and Myrna Loy are, of course, charming.
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It's kinda weird that being sharp with someone is also often being blunt with someone
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10. Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021)
A theme I haven't seen addressed at all in other Indian films - interesting, and particularly picks up in the second half. Though I found the sports storyline limitedly engaging...
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Wonderful article!
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Fascinating article by @McNallyEditions senior editor & @parisreview columnist @LucyScholes on unearthing lost classics for republication: bit.ly/3XWVN1n
@nysoclib's open fiction stacks hold 65,000+ vols, w/ many neglected gems waiting to be discovered.
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I just remembered about pygmy donkeys and my day got so much better
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Look, they're cosplaying Wizard of Oz and someone came as the ruby slippers, ok
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I'm back in today's Independent crossword!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-
Sample clues:
Famous ship briefly stopping in Cherbourg, the Titanic (5)
Train for a minor company, carrying liquor round (4-4)
Anne was followed so well! (2,6)
Plus, ahem, 18 across. #WWFC
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Four brand-new titles were added to the #WomenWriters series last year; Maud Cairnes' ‘Strange Journey’, Rose Macaulay's ‘Keeping Up Appearances’, Eleanor Scott's ‘War Among Ladies’, and of course, ‘Stories for Christmas and the Festive Season’. Which was your favourite? 📚
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Hi sorry, should have tweeted you rather than main HMRC. I got a letter saying I was still owing self assessment tax, but I paid on 6 Jan (have double-checked bank statement).
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Hi , I am getting emails and letters about paying my self-assessment tax, but I already paid on 6 January...
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I attempted to sum up the best books I read last year: twitter.com/ds228/status/1
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IS it deceitful that I'm still using this sketch of myself in my blog banner when I lost this hairline about a decade ago?
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9. Benjamin (2018)
A very British film about a filmmaker trying to find love (and maybe the meaning of life?) It's gentle and funny, but ultimately I found it a bit dissatisfying, perhaps because I'm not sure the film quite knows what it's meant to be.
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I watched it on my lunch break in an open plan office and WEPT
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What fictional death affected you the most?
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Tonight's goodnight image is 'Abinger Hammer' (and detail from), Clifford Webb, wood engraving, 1935.
Sleep tight.
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8. Meet Cute (2022)
How has the time loop movie become a whole genre? And I'll watch 'em all. This one has slightly erratic plot and motivation, but lovely chemistry between Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco. With another couple script drafts, could have been really special.
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I've finally started Duolingo like it's 2015, and apparently they ruined everything with #duolingoupdate just recently?
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I always love how much love Margot Robbie has for her time on Neighbs
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Margot Robbie getting surprised by her old @neighbours co-stars @alanfletcher + Jackie Woodburne is so wholesome! Can we get her back on the show?! 
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7. Karwaan (2018)
A gentle, sweet, funny road trip movie. Dulquer Salmaan is just brilliant in every type of film. I really liked this one a lot.
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