Ad blocker detected: Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.
The Literary Corner is a place to discuss your favourite books and authors and to add your own poems and stories.
Moderators: Horus, DJKeefy, 4u Network
-
-
A New(ish) poem by Pam Ayres
Replies: 8
by
newcastle » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:56 am
First post
Satnav – A new poem by Pam Ayres
I have a little Satnav, it sits there in my car.
A Satnav is a driver's friend it tells you where you are.
I have a little Satnav, i've had it all my life.
It's...
Last post
Going to Ipswich the other day on the M25 the nice women on the satnav told me to turn right. :lol: on the way back (again on the M25) she said at the roundabout take the 2nd turning :lol:
Besides...
- 8 Replies
- 764 Views
-
Last post by DJKeefy
Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:28 am
-
-
lost Oasis In search of Paradise
Replies: 5
by
Who2 » Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:49 pm
First post
Written by a pal Robert who used to live in Cairo, I went deep into the Western desert with him once.
I should have advised this to our MT before he even decided to relocate here, it might have saved...
Last post
The Red Nile also by him is also excellent.....8)
Funny you should say that....I saw it advertised at end of my read....and have bought that too!! :wi
- 5 Replies
- 830 Views
-
Last post by newcastle
Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:36 am
-
-
Last words of Steve Jobs
by
newcastle » Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:10 pm
I came across this recently...I can't vouch for its authenticity, but it sounds about right. Even if it isn't his words, the sentiments ring true :
Powerful last words of Steve Jobs -
I have come...
- 0 Replies
- 508 Views
-
Last post by newcastle
Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:10 pm
-
-
The Pinkerton's..
by
Who2 » Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:55 pm
Halfway through this weighty treatise, I became fascinated by the history of one Adam Worth and his fantastic but forgotten robberies.
But became sidelined with a million $$$ robbery on The Bank of...
- 0 Replies
- 453 Views
-
Last post by Who2
Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:55 pm
-
-
A poem
Replies: 1
by
Horus » Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:44 am
First post
Wish I could claim credit for writing this, but I can't ;)
'Won’t you join our Common Market?’ said the spider to the fly,
‘It really is a winner and the cost is not too high’
‘I know De Gaulle...
Last post
I offer the following ...for balance ;) Likewise, I cannot claim credit.
Remain a member of the European Union
Untie our island from its moorings so we can gently drift
Into squalid isolation...
- 1 Replies
- 535 Views
-
Last post by newcastle
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:30 pm
-
-
Has anyone read - "Far from the Tree" ?
by
LovelyLadyLux » Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:36 am
Has anybody read Far from the Tree by Andrew Solomon? If you have am curious to hear your thoughts on this book.
I heard him speak this morning on a New Commentary show and he a very interesting...
- 0 Replies
- 545 Views
-
Last post by LovelyLadyLux
Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:36 am
-
-
The Battle of Beginnings
Replies: 5
by
Frater0082 » Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:52 pm
First post
Okay so I have a new book out called The Battle of Beginnings.
Ever wonder what really went on before the Big Bang? Well I got a story that will make you think about it.
There was this.immense...
Last post
The battle of Beginnings was the most important battle ever, it brought life to not just one universe but to multiple.
We all were there in our own special way.
- 5 Replies
- 614 Views
-
Last post by Frater0082
Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:26 am
-
-
The Gentle Author
Replies: 16
by
Who2 » Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:38 am
First post
Now this guy has been writing about the East End of London for years.
He writes about interesting stuff all about my area,
but today found this on Malplaquet House down the Mile End road.
Prepare...
Last post
Lots Road or Charlie Millers ?... 8)
Yer, you've got it my dear Dr,.......Lots Road, or better known as Woodworm Ally.
I have now carefully read through your initial post above, and am a little...
- 16 Replies
- 1002 Views
-
Last post by A-Four
Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:14 pm
-
-
Egypt the Literary Word....
Replies: 7
by
Who2 » Fri May 27, 2016 3:21 pm
First post
So, what's your favourite book about Egypt ?
Be it, historical, pyramididiots, mathematical, biographical, theoretical, trash novels, ect ect.
Iv'e read most, I have for over 40 years been reading...
Last post
I'm currently reading The Summer House: A Trilogy by Alice Thomas Ellis.
I knew nothing about this book when I bought it as it was my random choice to make up my 3 for a £1 books at the local...
- 7 Replies
- 894 Views
-
Last post by HEPZIBAH
Fri May 27, 2016 9:32 pm
-
-
Amarna Princesses
Replies: 15
by
Frater0082 » Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:10 pm
First post
Hey guys! I've decided to write a third book and this time specifically on the Amarna Princesses(that which includes the daughter of Kiya, Ankhesenpaaten Tasherit or Meritaten Tasherit). This does...
Last post
The book is finally been published. My book entitled Amarna Princesses is out for sale you can purchase it on or on Barnes-N-Noble, or Books-A-Million. enjoy!
I could not find it on Amazon, but...
- 15 Replies
- 2467 Views
-
Last post by Frater0082
Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:27 pm
-
-
The Eye of Ra
Replies: 4
by
Brian Yare » Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:38 pm
First post
Michael Asher's novel with the above title, published 2000 by Harper/Collins may be of interest to some - it includes a lot of references to Akhenaten, Tutankamun, etc., especially in the 2nd half.
Last post
Plenty of murders.
A spaceship from Sirius B buried in the Western Desert. ....on which Akhenaton arrived millennia ago....all sorts of hokum.
I've read worse books. :lol:
- 4 Replies
- 679 Views
-
Last post by newcastle
Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:29 pm
-
-
Alaa Al Aswany on Egypt
Replies: 1
by
Chris » Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:25 pm
First post
BBC Radio 4, 18 january at 21:30 UK time
Alaa Al Aswany on Egypt
Start the Week
Listen in pop-out player
On Start the Week Tom Sutcliffe talks to the Egyptian writer Alaa Al Aswany about his...
Last post
I'm currently reading it.
Brilliant. ....and funny.....and certain elements of Egyptian society will hate it!
- 1 Replies
- 639 Views
-
Last post by newcastle
Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:22 pm
-
-
The Automobile Club of Egypt
by
Chris » Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:22 pm
BBC Radio 4, 18 January 22:45 UK time
Episode 1
Book at Bedtime, The Automobile Club of Egypt Episode 1 of 10
Once a respected landowner, Abd el-Aziz Gaafar has fallen into penury and has moved his...
- 0 Replies
- 471 Views
-
Last post by Chris
Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:22 pm
-
-
New Year approached
Replies: 4
by
Major Thom » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:39 am
First post
In Luxor City a New Year has started
We think the past has now departed
Looking forward with a smiling face
Progressing again at a steady pace.
New Historic sites have been found
The tourist joy...
Last post
At one time I was very eager to sell and bank the cash, but now I have no intentions of selling. I decided, giving myself the time to really think about it and not let a knee jerk reaction rule my...
- 4 Replies
- 2718 Views
-
Last post by Dusak
Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:34 am
-
-
Three Excellent Reads
Replies: 6
by
Winged Isis » Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:33 pm
First post
I've recently finished The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns (fiction) by Khaled Hosseni, and The Sewing Circles of Herat (non-fiction) by Christina Lamb.
No wonder the poor souls of in...
Last post
I'll look out for those thanks, newcastle and robbo.
I was disappointed in Sewing Circles as there was only a couple of token mentions of the actual circles, instead 99 per cent politics and...
- 6 Replies
- 1041 Views
-
Last post by Winged Isis
Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:45 pm
-
-
Quotations
Replies: 13
by
HEPZIBAH » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:58 am
First post
'Some people are so poor all they have is money.'
I've just come across the above quotation, although sadly I don't know where it originated from. I thought it quite profound and fitted my thoughts...
Last post
Alter your stride to meet a stranger
Often I sit in different parts of my house to gain inspiration for that area.
I've been ill for 4 days and thoroughly enjoying it.
The bedroom I usually only...
- 13 Replies
- 1684 Views
-
Last post by Who2
Fri Nov 27, 2015 11:47 am
-
-
Jukebox
Replies: 2
by
Who2 » Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:35 pm
First post
Now here's an interesting one I came across in my local Clerkenwell Post.
Reading the intro I contacted 'big-nose, the author is a solicitor and the sister of 'sniffy Immy another solicitor, who...
Last post
download the kindle app onto your ipad, and importantly, register it with amazon. then you can just go to any book, press download, and made sure when it asks where to send it, in the little drop...
- 2 Replies
- 973 Views
-
Last post by Robbo70
Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:51 am
-
-
Just for ST.
Replies: 7
by
Who2 » Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:27 am
First post
..... :cool:
Last post
For all the STs, who from their labours rest ... :lol:
Still don't make any sense to me.
Told you before,I ain't no good with cryptic posts and clues!
Lol,lol,lol...
There's obviously a secret...
- 7 Replies
- 1591 Views
-
Last post by Brian Yare
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:59 am
-
-
Heaven
Replies: 3
by
HEPZIBAH » Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:43 am
First post
I've just seen this and it made me think of some recent posts and a conversation I had yesterday. Sorry, I can't give credit as I don't know who wrote it or what it's called.
I was shocked ,...
Last post
I've just seen this and it made me think of some recent posts and a conversation I had yesterday. Sorry, I can't give credit as I don't know who wrote it or what it's called.
I believe that it was...
- 3 Replies
- 1511 Views
-
Last post by HEPZIBAH
Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:24 am
-
-
And now for something completely different….
Replies: 7
by
Who2 » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:46 am
First post
1977 John & Yoko in Egypt…. :cool:
Last post
Now there was a man who fell into a trap hook line and sinker. :br
He must regret letting her play his Har-monica... :ks
- 7 Replies
- 2141 Views
-
Last post by Bullet Magnet
Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum
