Monthly Archives: September 2011

Why Flipback Books Should Be This Year’s Stocking Filler

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Originally designed and produced in the Netherlands, the flipback is the next innovation in book formatting.  Rather than the spine opening horizontally, with page-turns from right to left, it opens vertically, with page turns from bottom to top.  The books … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Cannae: a review

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic By Robert L. O’Connell In southern Italy, in 216 BC, during the Second Punic War, Carthaginian troops confronted the largest Roman army yet sent onto a field … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Shortlist 2011

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

The shortlist is full of excellence and interest: from the established and wonderful Julian Barnes, through two debutantes, A D Miller & Stephen Kelman, to the rising stars of Patrick deWitt, Esi Edugyan and Carol Birch. Barnes is now the … Continue reading →

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vicbooks’ Man Booker Competition Winner 2011

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

The shortlist for the Man Booker Prize has been announced, and the winner of our competition has been chosen – congratulations Eda! Two people managed to select 5 out of the 6 shortlisted titles (forcing us to bring out the … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Shortlist 2011

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

The shortlisted titles are at the bottom of the page, separated by a small rant with added commentary. Feel free to skip ahead if  opinionated booksellers merely frustrate the reader in you. The Man Booker Shortlist is something of an … Continue reading →

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Alexa Johnston Author Talk

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Alexa Johnston talking at the Dunedin Public Library about her new book, What’s for Pudding?

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Go-to Dad Day Books

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

The Father’s day gift is one of those childhood conundrums that few grow out of. The go-to option in my household was golf balls. Or tees (Son, I always need tees). Or, shudder, Y-fronts (Son, a man can never have … Continue reading →

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