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Day: November 4, 2009

Mostly Bookbrains – My first literary quiznight!

Posted on November 4, 2009 by AnnaBookBel

It was the Mostly Bookbrains litquiznight last night. As questionmaster, if I say so myself, it went really well. We had a packed house and everyone seemed to have fun. Mark from Mostly Books was a brilliant help as scorer, Ali from the shop made a wonderful trophy – see it here. As any proceeds Read More

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