9/10 Not elementary my dear Watson.

He writes wonderfully. Start at the beginning with Neon Rain. You won't regret it.

9/10 Capital wasn't a capital answer.

I have a mind like a dustbin for pointless crap.*
* Except sums

8/10 Let down by the Golden Ball of Cardi B.

9/10 An Electric Unkool-aid Acid Test.

I have the audiobook too but as is the way of things I've yet to get around to it and yes Richard Armitage is invariably a top class narrator. It is a great choice for a book at this time of the year. Enjoy. x

I read this upon it's publication. I bought it from a friend's bookshop on his recommendation. My late wife adored it as did I. I see the copy I bought for us on that day sitting on one of my bookshelves everytime I walk into my sitting room. If you've never read it before you'll love it Frances.

8/10 Border & isotope.

Already do.

Should have bought a heated blanket then you wouldn't give a fig about wallowing in your own filth.

I just don't give a damn me. I've always been a wild child.

Aw shucks diolch Frances. I've almost finished the Barbara Pym and Philip Pullman I'm currently indulging in. I haven't decided what to read next apart from another Maigret next month.

9/10 SNAP!

Thanks Tigg. My sawbones sent me some antibiotics. I can only guess that he thinks I could do with some or it's a very strange token of his abiding love. I'd have preferred chocolates or flowers.

Thanks Jeff.

9/10 Yankee footie.

It was a satisfying night that left me wondering why they don't set out their stall in such a manner every time. Despite that a chance to qualify is there for the taking. Da iawn.

Diolch Bella.