News from Sarah Painter
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The wisdom of Discworld
May 25th was Terry Pratchett appreciation day, during which fans and supporters wear lilac to celebrate his work and to recognise his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s. I missed the day this year, but I love Pratchett’s books (especially those starring Death, Susan, Tiffany Aching, Granny Weatherwax and The Watch) and…
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The lowdown on e-books
I’ve had a Kindle for a couple of years, now, and love the sample feature and ability to take loads of books with me on holiday. I still buy physical books, though, which brings me to the first item on my list: 1. E-books haven’t killed paper books. Not yet,…
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Win a Nook eReader
To celebrate the publication of my book next week, I’m giving away a Nook Simple Touch e-reader. The Nook Simple Touch (worth £79) features E Ink display which is ‘just like reading on paper, even in bright sunlight’, and has a 6-inch intuitive touchscreen for easy navigation. In The Language…