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13.4.14

15 Most Anticipated Big Films of 2014 | Film

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We get stupidly excited about film releases so we thought we'd share a list of the big films that we are most anticipating in 2014. Let us know what you're anticipating in the comments below! 

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the amazing spiderman 2 (april)
Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life. 


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the double (APRIL)
A clerk in a government agency finds his unenviable life takes a turn for the horrific with the arrival of his new co-worker who is both his exact physical double and his opposite - confident, charismatic and seductive. 


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GODZILLA (may)
The world's most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. 


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x-men: days of future past (may)
The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants. 


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the fault in our stars (june) 
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel's other companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. 


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how to train your dragon 2 (june) 
Its been 5 years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that's home to hundreds of new wild dragons, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. 


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transformers: age of extinction (june) 
An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots and Decepticons - and a paranoid government official - on them. 


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dawn of the planet of the apes
Survivors of the simian plague trigger an all-out war between humanity and Caesar's growing forces. 


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jupiter ascending (july) 
In the future, a young destitute human woman gets targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe, and begins her destiny to finish the Queen's reign. 


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guardians of the galaxy (august) 
In the far reaches of space, an American pilot named Peter Quill finds himself the object of a manhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the villainous Ronan. 


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teenage mutant ninja turtles (august) 
From their home in the storm sewers of Manhattan, four Ninjitsu-trained turtles, Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Donatello and their sensei, Master Splinter, battle evil. 


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frank miller's sin city: a dame to kill for (august) 
The towns most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants. 


Interstellar Movie

interstellar (november) 
A group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquest the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage. 


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the hunger games: mockingjay part one (november)
Katniss Everdeen reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol. 


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Official poster yet to be released 
the hobbit: there and back again (december) 
The Company of Thorin has reached Smaug's lair; but, can Bilbo and the Dwarves reclaim Erebor and the treasure? And, if so, can they hold on to it? 

NOW THAT WE'VE SHARED Our most anticipated films of 2014, TELL US...
  What films are you looking forward to? 
Do any of these catch your eye? 

We've stuck to big films here but you can see a comprehensive list of both indie films and the blockbusters over at Indiewire. Let us know what you're looking forward to below! We'll see you on Wednesday!

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9.2.14

10 TV Shows We Need To See | TV

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A couple of weeks ago, we shared 6 of our favourite TV shows with you and also asked you what television shows we should watch next. Combining some of your recommendations with television shows that we've had in mind for a while, we thought we'd share a list of 10 TV shows that we really want to start watching together soon. Feel free to leave your opinions, as well as further suggestions, in the comments below! 

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true detective (2014-)
the lives of two detectives, rust cohle and martin hart, become entangled during a 17-year hunt for a serial killer in louisiana. 

L: True Detective hasn't been on our radar for very long, but once I was informed of the cast (the two above, in particular), the setting and the theme I knew Bee and I would have to give it a go. I find the American South fascinating and a really interesting setting. I'd love to explore up and down the US with Bee one day but, for now, the adventures remain on my TV screen. 


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brooklyn nine-nine (2013-)
a diverse group of detectives at the very edge of new york city. 

B: This was actually recommended to us by Luke's brother so we should probably get round to watching it soon. It looks quite light and silly but we like to have a series on the go that we can marathon without too much thought, particularly when we don't want to watch something too heavy. Its got Andy Samberg in so I'm very much looking forward to it! 


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almost human (2013-)
in a not-so-distant future, human cops and androids partner up to protect and serve. 


L: I've already made clear before that I'm a big fan of a lot of J.J. Abrams work, so when I heard about Almost Human, naturally, I was intrigued. I am a bit worried about its critical, and overall, reception so far. However, I loved Fringe, despite the low reviews, so I'm definitely going to give it a try and decide for my self!


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twin peaks (1990-1991)
an idiosyncratic fbi agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of twin peaks. 

B: Twin Peaks is a cult classic, and I'm pretty confused as to why we haven't got round to watching it yet. It sounds creepy so I'm pretty intrigued! Lets just hope I can stop picturing Kyle Maclachlan as Orson Hodge. 


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the x-files (1993-2002)
two fbi agents, fox mulder the believer and dana scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts. 


L: I have to say it, I have to stare reality in the face, I've only seen the first season of The X-Files, and for someone who often mentions how much of a sci-fi fan they are it's almost painful to admit. Alas, soon I will rightly correct this anomaly and delve through this cult behemoth, and hopefully Bee will join me. 


luther

luther (2010-)
a crime drama series starring idris elba as a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions. 

B: Idris Elba as a murder detective?! What more could you want from a show?! I love stuff like this so hopefully it'll meet my high expectations! 


house of cards

house of cards (2013-)
a congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him. 


L: All I really know about this show is that it has received a lot of critical praise but more importantly, for me, it stars Kevin Spacey. I'm sold. 

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it's always sunny in philadelphia (2005-)
four young friends with big egos and slightly arrogant attitudes are the proprietors of an irish bar in philadelphia. 

B: I'll be honest, I have no idea what this is about or what it's like but I know a few of my friends watch it so it must be good. If the poster is anything to go by, it should be pretty awesome!


community

community (2009-)
a suspended lawyer is forced to enroll in a community college with an eclectic staff and student body. 

L: Now, Bee and I have tried to watch Community before but we just couldn't get hooked. I think we watched the first two episodes. Saying that though, I have watched episodes here and there when my brother has been watching it, and they have been pretty hilarious. I think we just need to bulldoze past the first season, and see how it fares from there, especially considering we weren't convinced by the Office US straight from the off!

the following

the following (2013-)
a brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command. 

B: The premise of this show sounds really interesting and right up my street considering I'm a massive Dexter fan. The only thing putting me off is Kevin Bacon...



NOW THAT YOU'VE seen which shows we want to start, teLL US...
 What TV shows do you think we should watch? 
 Have you seen any of these? If so, do you like them?

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22.1.14

6 TV Shows You Need To See | TV

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Over the past four years, we've watched a lot of television shows together, to the point where we struggle to name them all without the help of the interwebz. We know that a lot of you also adore television shows, so we thought we'd compile a little list of some of our favourites to help you during times of need and times of great procrastination. Why creep on old school friends on Facebook when you could marathon one of the following shows?! Feel free to leave some of your favourite television shows in the comments below so people can check them out too!

the office

the office (us)

'A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behaviour, and tedium'

B: We absolutely adore this show. Our blog name is even a reference to the club that Pam, Oscar and Toby hold in the break room for god's sake! Like many people, we were really dubious before watching it. We thought it might be a half-arsed adaptation of the English version but, thankfully, it really isn't. They are two very different shows and you should treat them as such. Once you really get into it, and disregard the first episode completely, The Office is piss-your-pants funny. The characters are so well written and their development as the seasons go by is superb. You cannot watch this show without having at least one favourite character, if not a handful, and it soon becomes impossible to pick a 'stand out' moment because there are just so many. The writing on this show is simply stunning, and whilst it is downright hilarious at times, it's also extremely warm and relateable and welcoming. Watch it now! You won't regret giving it a go. 


Dexter Season 8

dexter

'A miami police forensics experT moonlights as a serial killer of criminals who he believes have escaped justice' 

B: Dexter is the first television show that Luke and I watched together so I guess I get a little sentimental about it but it's with good reason! Not only is it brilliantly cast, the characters are also somewhat relateable, and the writing on the whole is excellent. In just one episode you can go from laughing at Masuka's chat up lines, to empathising with Debra, to absolutely crapping yourself at Dexter and the nail biting situations that he finds himself in as a result of his 'dark passenger'. You could say that I have been known to be a little obsessive about this show at times. And yes I did adapt it into a fairly long poem full of quotes and hugely nerdy references to the show, that may or may not have confused my tutor who was marking it but hey! It's a really great show. A lot of people criticized its overall finale but I thought it was really fitting, and quite poetic. This show is just so interesting, and whilst it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it could be yours and, therefore, it deserves a chance! To quote my patronus, Debra Morgan, it's 'fucking A'. 

californication

Californication

'a writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women' 

B: Before I get started, watch the opening scene. If you find yourself cringing and laughing simultaneously, Cali is for you. If you were deeply offended by it, don't watch it. Seriously. It's not one to watch with your grandparents, lets put it that way! However, Luke and I absolutely bloody love it. It's funny, witty and hugely charming. This show is great for those days where you're feeling a low or disinterested and need a pick me up, so we are more than a little sad that it's ending this year! Watch it now and hate yourself at how much you actually love Hank and Charlie, despite the fact that they're both absolute assholes that make incredibly poor life choices.  

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game of thrones

'seven noble families fighT for control of the mythical land of westeros'

L: This huge HBO series adapted from George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire series just has to have a mention in this post. I personally think the transition from book to television has been brilliant and I think HBO are really one of only a few companies that could pull it off, considering the budget needed to create a whole new fictional world in such remarkable detail. That's not to mention the enormous array of talented actors, actresses and all those equally important people behind the scenes. I have never watched a TV series with such stark (see what I did there!) highs and lows and to me so far it is like I have been watching one epic film, and it's one I'll certainly be viewing until the end.

B: Jon Snow....That is all.

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SUITS

' on The run from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant college-dropout, finds himself a job working with harvey specter, one of new york city's best lawyers'

L: This TV series was such a great find and one that took me a while to finally pick up and give a go. Having said that, I'm so glad I did because, from Dexter to Breaking Bad, from Chuck to The Walking Dead, it offers something new and refreshing that I haven't really watched before. It takes you through the fascinating world of law and those who choose to wield it, whether it be for their own gain or for someone else's. Donna, Harvey and Louis are some of my favourite TV characters, and the comedy and thrills Suits provides just makes me cry when they insist on having mid-season breaks! You might not stumble upon this show, as in the UK it is hosted on the king of re-runs Dave. However, it's definitely worth a watch.  

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fringe

'A drama centred around a female fbi agent who is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena' 

L: This has got to be the best sci-fi TV series in recent times, excluding The X-Files, and with J. J. Abrams at the helm it's a worthy addition to one of my favorite genres. Walter Bishop, despite his somewhat horrifically ill-advised decisions over the years, is a character that you will come to love, along with the rest of the abnormal crime fighting crew. I must warn you however that as seasons pass, especially towards the end, the quality begins to fade and you begin to want it to end sooner than it does, if only because the first couple of seasons were so good. Negative musings aside, however, Fringe is definitely worth watching for its charm, thrills, mystery and Walter's love of strawberry laces and LSD. 

There you have it! We have a billion other favourites that we shall no doubt share over the course of this year but until then, make sure you check these out if you have yet to already! 

NOW THAT WE'VE SHARED some of our tv shows, TELL US...
  Have you seen any of these? What did you think? 
• What are your favourite TV shows? 

LEAVE US YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW or tweet us using @tftcblog. If you enjoyed this post, feel free to subscribe through Bloglovin and check us out on Twitter. We'll see you on Sunday!

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12.1.14

10 Books Luke Needs to Read in 2014 | Books

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A week ago, Luke picked out 10 movies that he thought I should watch in 2014. As you may know, Luke wants to read more widely this year, so I thought it was only fair that I was allowed to compile a list of 10 books that I think he should read in 2014. All of these books are from my bookcase so he'll be able to pick them up whenever he so wishes - some I have read, some I have yet to. Feel free to leave some book suggestions in the comments below and let us know what you think of these reads.  


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1984 by george orwell
isbn: 014118776X | pages: 355

'Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skillfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet, he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world...(and) discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal'

B: As you may know, I picked up a copy of 1984 for Luke during our recent charity shop challenge, and I also featured it in my 2014 TBR over on Vivatramp1984 is a modern classic, and I think it's important for Luke to read literature that has inspired a lot of the films that he watches and the video games he plays. Everyone and their cat has read this novel, and I'm hoping that 2014 is the year that Luke and I team up and read it together. I'm a little embarrassed that I haven't already done so! 

L: It really is about time I got round to reading 1984, especially since so many of the films and books that I have enjoyed have taken so much inspiration from its musings on society. Whether its the Capitol and the state of Panem within the Hunger Games series, or a slightly skewed Guy Fawkes in V for Vendetta, there is no doubt that 1984 has had a huge influence on the modern science-fiction genre as we know it today. 


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the knife of never letting go by patrick ness
isbn: 1406320757 | pages: 479

'Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentisstown. But Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in a constant, overwhelming, never-ending Noise. There is no privacy. There are no secrets. Or are there? ...Prentisstown has been lying to him. And now he's going to have to run...' 

B:  I love love love this series! I've just finished the second book in the Chaos Walking trilogy and I find them incredibly addictive. I think Luke will really enjoy this novel - it's quick, action packed and the premise is absolutely spot on. The character development is also absolutely perfect! I'll be very surprised if Luke reads this and doesn't want to carry on with the trilogy! It's hugely addictive and I'd recommend it to everyone, particularly those that may be experiencing a bit of a reading slump!

L: Admittedly, I know very little about the author Patrick Ness and his work, but what I do know is that Bee is a massive fan, and this can only be a good thing! I did a sneaky bit of research and discovered that THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING go has actually won a number of awards, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize,  so I think this will be one of the first on this list that I read. After all, I am basically just a big kid.  



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the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame
isbn:0143106643 | pages: 176 

'Meek little Mole, willful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant toad - emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly, and friendship. The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie

B: This is one of my favourite books of all time! It's ethereal, it's enaging, it's powerful, it's nostalgic. I think it's pretty beautiful but, then again, I have been obsessed with this tale since I was a child. I would watch the VHS all the bloody time before playing the pretty snazzy board game of the film. I was cool, I know. If you're ever feeling a bit low, wack on the 1995 movie version (feat. Rik Mayall), and you'll soon feel better about life! I think Luke may regret reading this because, as soon as he has, I'm going to bore him to death with one-sided conversations about Toad's monomania, the class struggle between the animals and Ratty's spirituality. I think everyone should read this book at least once because, to me, it's a 5 star read! 

L: This will be a nice book to fit in between all the science-fiction and fantasy tales that I seem to limit myself to. It'll also be nice to reacquaint myself with Mr Toad and Ratty - characters that I have only had the pleasure of meeting, on various television screens, in cartoon form a long time ago. I'll probably start reading it in between the Song Of Ice and Fire series as a pick me up when George R.R. Martin no doubt finds some other kind of misery to write about, and subsequently get me down! 



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submarine by joe dunthorne
isbn: 0241955157 | pages: 290 

'Meet Oliver Tate, fifteen years old. Convinced that his father is depressed...and his mother is having an affair with her capoeira teacher, he embarks on a hilariously misguided campaign to bring the family back together. Meanwhile, he is also trying to lose his virginity to his pyromaniac girlfriend Jordana. Will Oliver succeed...?'

B:I have really fond memories of reading this book last year. I had just had some surgery and I needed a bit of a pick me up because I was stuck indoors, and boy did this book deliver! I found it to be piss-your-pants hilarious in parts, and the character development was fantastic. Oliver Tate comes out with some brilliant lines, and I think Luke will really warm to him as a protagonist. A really great read and another of my favourites.

L: Bee has spoken very highly of SUBMARINE and, to be honest, the constant bursts of laughter I witnessed while she was reading it tell me a lot! The premise sounds bizarrely hilarious. Whenever I wanted to watch the film, Bee stopped me because she wanted to read the book first, and it's probably about time that I get round to reading it now. I'm quite curious as to how they're going to fit a submarine into this tale...


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A MONSTER CALLS BY PATRICK NESS
ISBN: 1406339342 | PAGES: 215

'The monster showed up after midnight. As they do. But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting. He's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments...This monster is something different...And it wants the most dangerous thing of all...the truth'

B:THIS BOOK! OH GOD, THIS BOOK! I am so glad that 2013 was the year I discovered the genius that is Patrick Ness. This book was the first novel that I read by him and it was heart-wrenchingly beautiful. The story is so well-crafted, the character development so well done, and the plot so overwhelmingly emotional. I cried, and cried, and cried some more, before tweeting Ness to say thank you. He replied with his thanks. It was a beautiful, messy and hyper-emotional five minutes. Jim Kay's illustrations are also absolutely amazing so make sure you pick up the illustrated version as you'll be missing out otherwise. This book is another of my favourites and one that I would recommend to everyone! TW though as it deals with cancer. 

L: This novel seems to be another critically acclaimed piece that has so many 'winner' statements on its front cover you'd think Charlie Sheen had a hand in the doodling. Controversial celebrities aside, this is the second Patrick Ness novel that Bee has put on my to-read list and, again, I've heard very good things about this one. I think its time I started reading it, so I can hopefully tell people good things about this book myself.


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neverwhere by neil gaiman
isbn: 0755322800 | pages:  384

'Under the streets of London there's a place most people could never even dream of...the city of the people who have fallen between the cracks. Richard Mayhew is going to find out more than enough about this other London. A single act of kindness catapults him...into a world that is at once eerily familiar and utterly bizarre'

B: I've included this book for a couple of reasons. The first being that I think Luke will really enjoy this book. The second being that I think Luke, as an aspiring writer, could really benefit from seeing how Gaiman crafts his fantastical world. I felt a little let down towards the end of the book but I think the vast amount of detail that Gaiman put in made it a really interesting read, nonetheless. 

L:Now from just reading the small synopsis, I straight away think it would make a brilliant film and I'm going to read it to see if I'm right. I love London! Bee and I have been a couple of times now and I'm going to stick my neck out and say it has got to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world, especially when you mix it in with a bit of fiction. NEVERWHERE sounds fascinating and it's definitely one I'm looking forward to reading. 


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brave new world by aldous huxley
isbn: 0060850523 | pages: 259

'In laboratories worldwide, genetic science has brought the human race to perfection...Bernard Marx is unhappy. Harbouring an unnatural desire for solitude...Bernard has an ill-defined longing to break free. A visit to one of the few remaining Savage Reservations where the old, imperfect life still continues, may be the cure...'

B: I have yet to read this book, it's actually featured on my 2014 TBR, but it's another modern classic that I think Luke will really enjoy and take a lot from, both as a reader and a writer. I've heard so many amazing things about this novel so I'm looking forward to reading it with Luke and seeing if it lives up to the hype!

L: I'll be honest with you, after seeing the cover of this book I'm not sure I like where the perfection of the human race has taken us, but hey, who am I to judge? I'm not sure where to begin with this one, both the title of novel and its small summary don't really give me too much to go on, and I'm left with a great many questions and no answers just yet. The need for those answers is urging me to read this novel.


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slaughterhouse 5 by kurt vonnegut
isbn: 0385333846 | pages: 275


'Prisoner of war, optometrist, time-traveller - these are the life roles of Billy Pilgrim. (Slaughterhouse 5 is) a miraculously moving, bitter and funny story of innocence faced with apocolypse...'

B:I got a little way in to this book but I need to re-visit it properly and read it in full in 2014. The first chapter was really great so I've got high hopes. I have a feeling that this will be one of my favourite reads of 2014. I hope it's the case for Luke too, because I think it's a book that he can, again, definitely take things from. 

L:Okay, I think SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 had my attention pretty much from the start with the intriguing combination of 'prisoner of war, optometrist and time-traveler'.  I was even more intrigued when I quickly copied and pasted 'optometrist' into my dear friend Google to find out what it actually meant! I plan to find out what Billy Pilgrim has been up to before this year is out, and hopefully it will be as crazy as it sounds.


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the time machine by h. g. wells
isbn: 0141199342 | pages: 99 

'A Victorian scientist is propelled into the year AD 802,701, where he is delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty and contentment in the form of the Eloi...But he soon realises that they are simply remnants of a once-great culture - now weak and living in terror of the sinister Morlocks...who threaten his very return' 

B: This was the first bit of proper science fiction that I read, and I think that's pretty fitting seeing as it has pretty much paved the way for every bit of science fiction since its publication! Luke loves his sci-fi so I think this will be a great piece of lit for him to read because it gives him an insight into the beginnings of the genre. I found the ending pretty wonderful and I'm hoping Luke will be inclined to agree!

L: I am really glad Bee has put such a classic on this list! I've been meaning to read it for some time now, and I'm hoping this will finally nudge me between its pages. I really hate to admit it but, yes, I've never read this book (and maybe a lot of you haven't either), and as I profess to have such a love for science fiction, it does make me feel silly! I've seen the film, albeit the forgettable one from 2002, so I think I owe it to myself and Mr Wells to read his novella.  


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dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson
isbn: 0141389508 | pages: 111

'Set in a hellish, fog-bound London, the story of outwardly respectable Dr Jekyll, who unleashes his deepest cruelties and most murderous instincts when he is transformed into sinister Edward Hyde, is a Gothic masterpiece and a chilling exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil'

B: I WAS JEKYLL JEKYLL HYDE, JEKYLL HYDE HYDE, JEKYLL! Ahem, sorry, I just needed to get that out of my system! I bloody love Victorian literature, and I really like this novella. I could bore you all day with the ways in which it represents Victorian concerns of identity and class. However, I won't. I think it's important for Luke to read literature from different eras, particularly reads such as this, and I think he'll get a lot out of reading this novella in particular. I, for one, bloody loved it. You might too!

L: Here we have another classic and another trip back to London - two brilliant reasons for me to pick up this novella! I have seen this tale referenced in many places, and by many people, throughout my life and its just reminded me of this scene from the awesome film that is The Page Master, as it was the first place that I saw this tale referenced. I think once I've read it, I'll see just how many times it has been referenced in modern pop culture unbeknownst to me, and I'm hoping I'll come to understand why it has so easily stood the test of time. 

NOW THAT bee's picked these books, TELL US...
 What do you think of Bee's picks?
• Do you have any recommendations? 

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