tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post4703421709136875160..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: A Coin for the Hangman by Ralph Spurrier, 2016Prashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-53018322657948727682016-04-24T21:59:36.219-07:002016-04-24T21:59:36.219-07:00Absolutely, Moira. One is never too old to achieve...Absolutely, Moira. One is never too old to achieve something. It gives me hope.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-13521804187687088072016-04-24T15:23:01.037-07:002016-04-24T15:23:01.037-07:00The book sounds interesting, and kudos to him for ...The book sounds interesting, and kudos to him for getting it written and published in his 60s.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-49416259316740737582016-04-19T03:59:24.726-07:002016-04-19T03:59:24.726-07:00Bill, thanks for writing about John Dunning's ...Bill, thanks for writing about John Dunning's Cliff Janeway series. I can't say I have heard of the author or his series. I think antiques go well with books.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-90708084407185987062016-04-18T20:44:31.356-07:002016-04-18T20:44:31.356-07:00Prashant: The book made me think of the Cliff Jane...Prashant: The book made me think of the Cliff Janeway series by John Dunning. The sleuth sells more antiquarian than secondhand books but the concept is comparable.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-71471268819118480082016-04-18T20:20:16.103-07:002016-04-18T20:20:16.103-07:00Thanks, Ryan. I thought so too.Thanks, Ryan. I thought so too.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-49957597959248922852016-04-18T19:47:10.699-07:002016-04-18T19:47:10.699-07:00This sounds good.This sounds good.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-22728608523428808892016-04-17T22:49:01.241-07:002016-04-17T22:49:01.241-07:00Richard, I read about the book online and liked th...Richard, I read about the book online and liked the fact that Spurrier made his debut so late in his life, and thought I should highlight it. I do hope to read novel.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-47764740037549955482016-04-17T22:47:03.650-07:002016-04-17T22:47:03.650-07:00Ben, I guess if you're surrounded by books for...Ben, I guess if you're surrounded by books for a little over three decades, at some point they are bound to inspire you to write.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-58025780581130866002016-04-17T22:44:03.609-07:002016-04-17T22:44:03.609-07:00John, you are welcome. I'd like to review the ...John, you are welcome. I'd like to review the book someday. I read that he gave up a paid job to set up his secondhand book business. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-14084539391781355432016-04-17T22:39:36.972-07:002016-04-17T22:39:36.972-07:00Charles, that's what I thought too. As Ralph S...Charles, that's what I thought too. As Ralph Spurrier says, it'd be a "great feeling," indeed.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-71807143233484729172016-04-17T22:37:41.846-07:002016-04-17T22:37:41.846-07:00Oscar, you are welcome. I think it has though I sh...Oscar, you are welcome. I think it has though I should read the book to learn more about it.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-83406022301857543562016-04-17T22:36:39.800-07:002016-04-17T22:36:39.800-07:00Tracy, like you, I enjoy reading WWII fiction, par...Tracy, like you, I enjoy reading WWII fiction, particularly about events on the periphery of the war. The premise is certainly intriguing.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-76562471504316257092016-04-17T22:29:24.112-07:002016-04-17T22:29:24.112-07:00Margot, the plot is what prompted me to write abou...Margot, the plot is what prompted me to write about this book. A mystery set in and around books does catch your attention. The writer is an inspiration, no doubt.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-34473689685997532282016-04-17T22:25:49.715-07:002016-04-17T22:25:49.715-07:00There sure is, Sergio. It's never too late to ...There sure is, Sergio. It's never too late to do anything, even write your first novel, however intimidating the task looks.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-81583707973848580862016-04-14T17:08:11.883-07:002016-04-14T17:08:11.883-07:00Interesting, but I have to ask: how was it? Writin...Interesting, but I have to ask: how was it? Writing, style, plot, twists, ending, characters?Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-52644265231720766212016-04-13T14:34:27.404-07:002016-04-13T14:34:27.404-07:00I've always liked the common man mysteries, an...I've always liked the common man mysteries, and this one sounds interesting.Ben Bouldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024782701164448300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-39287137982233023022016-04-13T10:51:57.131-07:002016-04-13T10:51:57.131-07:00I've bought many books from this guy! He owns ...I've bought many books from this guy! He owns Post Mortem Books. Added to my buy list. Thanks for the review and the news. J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-31111475980454717122016-04-13T06:16:18.940-07:002016-04-13T06:16:18.940-07:00Always cool to hear about someone getting into it ...Always cool to hear about someone getting into it even in later yearsCharles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-24844477940364381012016-04-12T13:55:27.971-07:002016-04-12T13:55:27.971-07:00I imagine the War has something to do with it, too...I imagine the War has something to do with it, too. Thanks for the post.Oscar Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328166606910469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-54197088993055637762016-04-12T08:24:32.986-07:002016-04-12T08:24:32.986-07:00I like fiction written about this time period, Pra...I like fiction written about this time period, Prashant. Sounds very interesting.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-12857776888270260762016-04-12T06:32:57.077-07:002016-04-12T06:32:57.077-07:00Oh, this does sound intriguing, Prashant!! I reall...Oh, this does sound intriguing, Prashant!! I really like the premise (what's not to like about a bookshop?). And the mystery sounds really interesting, too. And it is encouraging to know that the author didn't come to this until a bit later in life. I love that example of personal growth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-63222892087511535252016-04-12T02:05:36.498-07:002016-04-12T02:05:36.498-07:00It's great that he is getting into publishing ...It's great that he is getting into publishing now - there is hope for us all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com