In this novel (possibly a penguin contemporary classic) a hitman kills some important woman, and is then pursued by a detective. The two characters are portrayed so that the hitman comes across as far...
I recently read a novel by Tom Clancy - "Op Center". I read it purely because I found it somewhere, and don't like to see books being discarded. When I ran out of things to read, I read this. It was...
Very short of cash this xmas due to buying a house next week. Family aren't expecting presents but thought i'd buy some seeds (gardening) as a token, as it's a very cheap gesture but will be...
Placenames -- 1. 'Canonised with regrets' - possibly starts with St. but not sure what the next part could be?2. 'Gradually diminishes area of interest' Thanks for any ideas!
There is a modern art painting in the MoMa in New York, it is a black background with a red lightning strike down the middle. Does anyone know the name and painter?
Do any clubs in the Premiership, Championship or Leagues 1 and 2 have Chinese nationals in their team/squad?Which British clubs have toured China?Which was the first British club to tour China? Any...
Posted this in music but some of you quizzers and puzzlers might be interested too: Gerry Rafferty recorded a song called Baker street. Can you think of any other Underground stations in songs?
I'm in the mood for some heavy reading this christmas holiday - can anyone recommend any good new books relating to UK and/or US politics. Nonfiction. The more sensational the better.
why do some people (men on the whole) take your number, text you a few times, wait a couple of weeks text you again, wait a bit longer, TEXT you again with more inane messages?? what's the point? do...
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