Saturday, October 24, 2009

All (Hallow's) Eve read


Have written about this chap before, but care not. If you are at all seeking a good novel to read (and you should be) and/or seeking something intelligent and not too dreadful as Hallowe'en fare I recommend this series by Phil Rickman. Not a vampire to be found, I fear, rather a very foibled Anglican priest (female) who finds herself the area exorcist. In tiny villages on the border between Wales and England. oooOOooOOoooOOoo old churches and pagan worship.

Great characterization, a little spook, some mystery and well crafted prose = good times, my friend. Have just received this latest softcover series installment and am planning a good hermitage to enjoy it.

On Monday. Erg. Tuesday. Got that sleep study Monday night.

Not sure how they expect anyone to sleep well with people watching you through a two-way mirror*. Still not sure if I am allowed to bring my own pillow and duvet. Hospital blankets always suck. Someone please explain to me how airlines can get it better.

*what friend L. predicts shall occur, with my prancing about all evening taunting them.

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