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Three Men In A Boat

by Chas Newkey-Burden

For the real genius of Three Men… lies not with the action but within Jerome’s ever witty mind. This can only be brought across effectively on the printed page. His riffs about the difficulties of putting a framed picture up on a wall, the construction of an Irish stew, or the challenges of learning the Scottish bagpipe are hilarious and charming.

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Why I Blog About Israel

by Chas Newkey-Burden

I have many other passions and interests including: the life and career of cancer-survivor cyclist Lance Armstrong; the fight to find a cure for Progeria; books; long-distance running; reality television and Arsenal Football Club.

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Heston Blumenthal: The Best Of Berkshire

by Chas Newkey-Burden

Biography-writing is always an eye-opening, perception-confounding experience. Never have I found this to be more true than in my research for my new book about masterchef Heston Blumenthal. The classy man with the common touch, he truly represents the best of Berkshire.

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