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Okay.... I am coming to this Nathan Slake / Terry Freedman literary party a little late. I am starting from the beginning and give you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Best line? After the Shakespeare, the policeman saying, " -- Now, look." Cracked me up. Wish I could get in on this. ha ha ha. Love the latest installment. And "follow the cat" is right up your alley, Freedman.

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Oooooh, thank you for this terrific tour of London, Terry! Libreria sounds amazing - I love the idea of organising shelves by theme.

Tell me, are you a Beigel Bake shareholder?

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That was one of the bookshops I was gonna drag you and Jim to, had there not been a bin strike! No, wish I had though! Thanks for kind words :-)

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Next time! 😁

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Defo

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Now that story took an interesting turn! Love it! Let's see what Nathan does with this.

Thanks for the shoutout. Will YOU read Dune with us? 😁

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Thanks Claudia. Yes if I can find my copy. Are you intending to read all 6 books?

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For now only the first book. Let’s see how it goes and I hope you’ll find your book.

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That's good, because I tried reading it years a and thought it was tedious to say the least, so if I have to buy another copy I didn't fancy having to buy all six in case it's six times the tedium. Perhaps I may have a different experience of I read it again now.

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I love the story, the philosophy, the characters. I’ve been obsessed with this book for years. If I were to choose an author whom I aspire to be like, it’s Frank Herbert. I hope you’ll give it another try.

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Is the writing itself captivating?

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That dog seemed to be processing the past, there...

I loved the collab with Nathan, Terry. So good.

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Thanks, Jo. Well, they have an amazing sense of smell, so it wouldn't surprise me at all. Thanks for kind words about Vulpes!

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Nov 14, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Oh my, Terry, that was so good!!! I wasn't expecting that turn of events at all, and the style, the obscurity and riddles in my replies ... I love it!

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Nov 14, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

PS that bookshop sounds very interesting. I wonder if I'd find it frustrating or brilliant. I think the latter. I'd like to visit there if I'm ever close by.

Thanks for all the links. Saving for a proper look tomorrow.

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we'll go together, if the prod hasn't finished you off before then

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Nov 14, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Haha sounds like a plan.

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chortle

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Thanks, Nathan. Well, I hope this isn't an insult, but I was trying to emulate the way you write in your Brae's fiction (especially), ie ethereal. It's a poor parody I think, but regard it as a form of flattery

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Nov 14, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

I take it as flattery, sir. Thank you 🙏

I was grinning throughout.

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🤭

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You could probably write a book of dialogue between the officer and Shakespeare quotes.

Love the exploration of London.

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I think you're right, Carissa 😃

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‘A riddle is also a kind of sieve’??? No, I didn’t know that! Hmmmm...

I love (is that really the correct word?) the photos of London. My goodness, it’s been spruced up. The old parts of cities are a bit creepy, but they’re being pulled into the 21st century whether they wish to or not. I never want to delve too deeply beneath the paint and gloss. I guess us older folk have memories of much grottier, grittier times. We know what lurks... shudder...

An interesting update to Nathan’s words. Riddles indeed. And oh so British.

Another good read. Thanks so much.

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There are still really poor areas there, off the beaten track

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Hamlet and Bolaneo-esque labyrinths? Wonderful.

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Nov 13, 2023·edited Nov 13, 2023Author

Kathleen, you always raise the game, I'm so glad I've "met" you. To be specific, I hadn't heard of Bolaneo, but having looked him up I must now add him to the teetering pile of books to be read before I shuffle off this mortal coil. By the way, THAT was Omelette. The quote I used was from Macbeth. Titter, snigger, chortle

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Of course -- you got me! :)

I’ve also got huge piles of books from my Substack people. A few from you!

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😃

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I loved the story continuation. I certainly hope that Nathan does not get the prod!

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Nov 14, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Thank you Jim. I remain safely intact.

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for now. snigger

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😃 Thanks Jim, much appreciated, since fiction is not my forte, unless you count my to do list. Congratulations on being mentioned in The books that made us!

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And congratulations on having your article featured there!

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:-)

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Thank you Sir Terry!

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Nov 13, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

More splendid photos, Terry! I love the purple glare in the Libreria. Eerie! And, as for Shoreditch Road, well that is so dramatic and stark, I am afraid I will have to purloin it for another 50-word fiction. Gorgeous! I haven't read your shared fiction yet, but I will.

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Thanks Sharron. Did u write a story inspired by previous photos? I fear I may have missed it

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Nov 13, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Not yet. Brick Lane is still decorating my desktop. I have been working on Part 7 of Out of the Frying Pan -- my two "undomesticated" women, Haylene and Marla are in New Orleans getting into more trouble. Almost finished, then I have time for a couple of 50s. Thanks for asking.

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😃

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Love that pink ear!

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Great, innit!

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Just wanted to let you know that after weeks and weeks of reading “Start the Week”, I finally looked up persiflage in the dictionary. Next week check with me to see if I remember what it means?

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Chortle!

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Love the Vulpes continuation, I think Nathan should narrate NS. :) And the Ear! Gosh, Where are Pyramus and Thisbe? They can whisper through it, secretly.

I must say, bookshops like the one you describe are my favourite kind, esp. if there is a cafe connected to it, so you get the book and you sit down and read, a quiet cafe, for readers.

Thanks much for the mention, Terry and spreading the sand, I mean, word. Let's read Dune. The Spice Must Flow!

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Yes, I love bookshops with cafes, but none of the ones I've written about have that :-(

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Bookshops with cafes can be pure gold. (And just occasionally surprisingly bland!) Ah, the memories...

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I reckon every café needs a bookshop, too...! 😁

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Nov 16, 2023·edited Nov 16, 2023Author

100% -- see I DO agree with you sometimes.

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Indeed

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Indeed, the best memories!

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Quite

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"Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, creeps at this petty pace from day to day".

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Indeed!

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