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best diversions for a day with the duvet
Under The SkinUnder The Skin by Michel Faber
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compelling, well written and not a little bit weird...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) by J.K. Rowling
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the fattest, the saddest, the most exciting - the best?
Amelie [2001]Amelie [2001]
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The cinematic equivalent of a big, moist slice of chocolate cake. With strawberries on the side.
DriveDrive by Bic Runga
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The voice of an angel (it's pronounced 'bec', by the way).
The Secret HistoryThe Secret History by Donna Tartt
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Deep, dark and delicious. I have read it about seven times, so it's fair to say I'm a fan. WRITE ANOTHER BOOK, DONNA.
Like Water for ChocolateLike Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
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Stunning and magical. Also made into an equally brilliant film.
It's A Wonderful Life [1946]It's A Wonderful Life [1946]
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The best Christmas film ever, though it's just as great at any other time of the year
Sydney FoodSydney Food by Bill Granger
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It may be raining outside, but inside it's sunny and I'm eating peach-stuffed French toast (yum).
Stories From the City, Stories From the SeaStories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ HARVEY
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Her best yet. Play it really loud.
One-hit WonderOne-hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell
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Non-taxing comfort food for the brain.
Spaced: Complete Series 2Spaced: Complete Series 2
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See above
Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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I read this and could not believe it was fiction written by an American man. An amazing story.
The Other Side of the DaleThe Other Side of the Dale by Gervase Phinn
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Laugh at the antics of small children in Yorkshire. Almost (not quite) made me want to be a teacher.
Grosse Pointe Blank [1997]Grosse Pointe Blank [1997]
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Excellent script, 80's music and John Cusack as a hitman having a life crisis. What more could you want?
Magnolia (2 Disc Box Set) [1999]Magnolia (2 Disc Box Set) [1999]
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Breathtaking. Also stars the fantastic Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Happiness [1999]Happiness [1999]
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It's not pretty, but it's a very good film. Do not watch if you are easily offended.
Appetite: So What Do You Want to Eat Today?Appetite: So What Do You Want to Eat Today? by Nigel Slater
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Duvet dwelling requires serious comfort food.