The Amnesiac

Sam Taylor’s novel is reviewed at The Buddha Smiled, and reading the review reminded me that I have to get a copy of the book:
Ankle healed, relationship with Dutch girlfriend Ingrid terminated, James returns to H. (why can’t we call it Hull and be done with?) to try to find out more about his past, [...]



Presque vu XXXVI

Author Sean Taylor has refused to accept the prize money after winning the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize 2007. Taylor’s picture book When A Monster is Born, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, took the Gold Award in the under-fives category. But Taylor said he did not feel able to accept his half of the £2,500 prize, citing [...]






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