That Knopfler tune is so class. Another one of his I love is "Wherever you go". Your picks are good!

Hi Simon, I've emailed you the details. Sorry for being late

Thank you. I'd like Sam Selvon's 'The Lonely Londoners' instead. I'm very sorry once again for taking up this offer (third time already i think).

I'm terribly sorry for tuning in again. @whyalice24.bsky.social bought me an ishiguro book 2 months ago. I know I should let others have a shot, but the books on offer are beyond tempting. Could I have a Baldwin book please should no one else take up the offer? I'm sorry once again for asking.

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Hi simon, it seems i can't dm you currently because my age verification isn't working for some reason. can i have your email to send the details instead?

Hi Simon and Alice, thank you very much for doing this! I really appreciate it. I wish to repay the favour some day for someone else. thanks again x

hiya! I asked for a book a couple months ago so i don't know if i can do it again, but if so, i'd be delighted to have "when we were orphans". thanks x.

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Sorry, I understand. I just get a bit too excited with these things. Thanks for the last book btw. Hope your Mum's feeling better.

If yes (fingers crossed), I'd love to have 'The Elephant's Journey' by Jose Saramago. x

Hi. I've asked for a book on a previous Wednesday, so I don't know if I can still request one.

Mother, Wish you were here, Shine on, the list goes on.

Funny how anytime the word 'sodden' is mentioned, I can think of nothing else but "sempiternal though sodden toward sundown". The memorability of his phrasing is probably a distinctive quality of his work.