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* "Wiffle Lever To Full!: Daleks, Death Stars And Dreamy-Eyed Nostalgia At The Strangest Sci-Fi Conventions" (2008) by Bob Fischer. The sub is slightly misleading as the author's 11-month odyssey (and rediscovery of his childhood) includes cons devoted to James Bond, Discworld, "Robin Of Sherwood" and Monty Python, as well as the major space operas.

* "Volume One" (2008) - She & Him. Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Pop-rock with a '60s influence is as accurate a description as any. Mix of originals and covers. ZD's voice is like treacle - darkly sweet. Ta, CM!

* "Hard Knocks" (season 3, 2007) Doco series focusing on the pre-season training camp of an NFL franchise. In this case, the Kansas City Chiefs. So you get veterans trying to squeeze out an extra year, rookies attempting to usurp a position, stars holding out for more money and coaches painstakingly picking a squad they feel can make the play-offs. Fascinating behind-the-scenes stuff. Ta, PB!

* "The City Of Falling Angels" (2005) by John Berendt. Yet another bargain audiobook. CS and DL both reckon it's inferior to his "Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil" and, at this early stage, I'm inclined to agree. Oh yeah, it's about Venice and her powers of attraction.