May 2013

After a slow start, picture book gains fans

This book loses its appeal as soon as you look at it. The rear end of an elephant does not make for a very interesting cover and the title is somewhat vulgar. I don’t believe there would have been anything wrong with “Funny Bottoms” for a title. Plenty of kids aren’t really allowed to say […]

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This one might get you hooked

Mysteries & thrillers

In the latest instalment in the Harry Hole series, the ex-detective has returned to Oslo after spending three years in Hong Kong. He asks his old boss if he can investigate a murder but permission is denied as the case is closed: the victim, a young junkie, was shot dead by a fellow addict. However,

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