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A Conversation with Bernard Beckett

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

vicbooks in association with Text Publishing present: Bernard Beckett in conversation with Kate De Goldi Saturday 21st May, 2pm, Hunter Common Room, Level 2, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus, Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade This is a free event, but … Continue reading →

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Diana Danger did it!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

…Diana Danger did it. She lied about being late to class by saying she had run into her supervisor when really she was covering up the fact she had taken the books from our Kelburn shelves. She also confessed to … Continue reading →

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Suspect ruled out and mocha implicated in the case of the missing mystery (and crime and thriller) novels

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Andrew Anvil has been ruled out of the case of the missing mystery (and crime and thriller) novels. His keepcup has shown up at lost propety. It was found under a seat in a lecture theatre by a cleaner. Also, … Continue reading →

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Suspects announced in the case of the missing mystery (and crime and thriller) novels

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

The suspect list in the case of the missing mystery (and crime and thriller) novels has been released. Have a read and see if you can figure out whodunnit…you can view photographs of the suspects in-store or on our Facebook … Continue reading →

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The case of the missing mystery (and crime and thriller) novels

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Crime novels have been stolen from vicbooks Kelburn! This morning (04/10/10), an entire shelf of crime, mystery and thriller novels were stolen from our Kelburn store. Can you help us figure out whodunnit? We have until the 22nd of October … Continue reading →

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2010 ManBooker Prize Shortlist: Let the arguments begin!

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Every year, with the announcement of the ManBooker long-and-shortlists and winners, commentators furiously champion their favourites, protest at omissions and pitch both “elitist” and “dumbed-down” , “dominated by old-white-guys” and “dominated by immigrants-in-London” accusations at the judges. We like anything … Continue reading →

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