Reading time!

It's been too long since I've re-read some of my books and I wanted a random way to decide what I'd like to do for Advanced Studies (OWL) next term.  A really cute dragon pattern was brought to my attention but it's not enough for an entire OWL and I just can't decide which other creatures I'd like to make.

So I decided to mix it up a bit.  I randomly chose a shelf of books and will be re-reading everything on there and the first four (or five - depends on size) magical creatures or mentions of things which can be easily linked (e.g. a character known as 'the eagle of XXX') will be the ones to be done.

The first book from the relevant shelf is 'The Stuffed OWL'  and what a co-incidence.  I've had my eye on a cute owl pattern for ages.

From memory I came across this particular volume in a bookstore which seems to have subsequently closed (as I've been unable to locate it online)  here's hoping it went to online only as it was a great bookstore. Basically it's a collection of bad poetry (but good bad poetry).  What is 'good' bad poetry you may ask.  It's poetry that follows the structural rules of poetry (rhythms, rhymes and metre), spelling and grammar but it is just shocking. 

Every time I read through this I come across new gems and today was no exception.  Bryan and Pereene by James Grainger which was described in the subject index as

 Shark disposes of Bryan in two installments

I should finish it tonight and then I'll see what comes to hand next.