BBC Radio Oxford – David Prever, The Oxford Book Club – Cherry Mosteshar – 30th August 2016

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

Author Cherry Mosteshar on Ali Shaw’s The Trees and The Knives by Richard T Kelly

Source: BBC Radio Oxford – David Prever, The Oxford Book Club – Cherry Mosteshar – 30th August 2016

30 great opening lines in literature – Books

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

The opening paragraph can make or break a book, so it is important to get it right. Most readers will pick a book up off the shelf based on its cover – if they are not already a fan of the author – and then read the first couple of paragraphs before deciding if they want to buy it.

The Telegraph’s pick of 30 of the most famous opening lines in literature

Source: 30 great opening lines in literature – Books

Literature’s greatest opening paragraphs | ShortList

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

Source: Literature’s greatest opening paragraphs | ShortList

BBC Radio Oxford – Howard Bentham, 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die – The Stand

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

Author Sharon Bolton recommends this epic Stephen King post-apocalyptic horror novel

Source: BBC Radio Oxford – Howard Bentham, 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die – The Stand

BBC Radio Oxford – Howard Bentham, 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die – A Confederacy of Dunces

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

Author Cherry Mosteshar adds A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole to the list

Source: BBC Radio Oxford – Howard Bentham, 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die – A Confederacy of Dunces