Advantages: very easy to read and undersrand, a lot of new things
Disadvantages: none

...I was in the library two weeks ago and I found very interesting book, named PARANORMAL PEOPLE – the famous, the infamous and the supernatural. It’s a great book. If you like interesting and entertaining stories about real people and not so real ones that is book for you. Do you know that the earliest evidence about people with paranormal powers dates from 30,000 years?!?!No?! Well this book will tell you much more amazing facts. But let me tell you a little bit more about it. It’s written by Paul Chambers and it’s published by Mackays of Chatam / ISBN 0-7137-2712-8/. It provides a complete survey of the theories, observations and controversies that are associated with paranormal people and with the world of the paranormal as a whole. The book contains the following chapters:  introduction – telling you why you will like... Read review

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Advantages: A truely horrifying read
Disadvantages: Not for the faint hearted

...Psychic Investigator, David Ash, goes to the town of Sleath where some sightings have been seen and weird things are beginning to happen. David is a non believer of ghosts but something has swayed his opinion many years ago when he came across another world within this own. He still denies the existence of the paranormal but somewhere deep in his subconcious, he is screaming with fear. In the village of Sleath reports from a widowed mother that her dead husband is still beating her son, even though they are both dead. A dead rapist come to haunt his victim and carries on his sordid deeds. Children's singing is heard from a school which has not been used for 50 years. The fear that is gripping the community is making them do strange things.. Underneath all this, a vicar who knows of his family's evil secret and the black magic... Read review

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Advantages: Jane was sceptical but open minded, aspects were looked in from all angles, interesting subjects covered
Disadvantages: Squashing a months learning into 1 hour is impossible, ghosts programme was a bit wishy-washy and not as scientific as it could have been, does Jane really need to wear high-heeled shoes ALL the time??

....... why I'd watch this programme" Jane Goldman Investigates was a new series on Living TV which started just a few months back. It was aired from 10pm-11pm on Tuesday evenings, straight after Living TVs' (now) cult TV programme, Most Haunted. Most Haunted rakes in thousands of viewers each week so to bagsie a slot straight after the show, any programme about the paranormal was bound to be a success. Jane Goldman Investigates (hereby referred to as JGI to avoid RSI!) was, not surprisingly, presented by Jane Goldman. Who's she? I hear you ask. Well she is actually Jonathan Ross' better half. Jane is also the author of two best-selling, non-fiction books with accompanies the X-Files series. Each week, Jane learnt a different "psychic" skill from a leading expert in the field of the paranormal. She had 1 month in which to learn... Read review

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Advantages: Seems to be an excellent site for those who are into writing romantic or erotic fiction. Some things of interest to writers in general - workshops, draws for author prizes, etc.
Disadvantages: None

...Well, this is a site that takes a lot of time - and waylays you on your journey! For instance, they have various links to prize drawings on authors pages, and you find yourself just having to mosey on over to enter those! You might win a signed copy, or even an advance copy, of their finest creations. Or gift tokens ... audio books even. There are chat rooms (I specifically found ParaNormal and Romance, while I was surfing through) and FREE workshops, plus a free newsletter that you can sign up to that has all the schedules of what's up and coming. And they have author events online, too, so's you can chat with some of those who have made a living from their writing. There does seem to be a preponderance of emphasis on the romantic from what I saw - Silhouette Intimate Moments authors, Romance chat, Paranormal Romance, Erotic... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful selection, gorgeous background music, very calming atmosphere
Disadvantages: none

...My local Borders is the store in Leeds and what a wonderful experience it is every time you go in there to shop or to browse! Apart from the thousands and thousands of fantastic titles on a ground and basement level you can listen to the most sublime traditional folk music while you are browsing. There is a seating area in the besement where book readings are held and the store is light bright and airy even in the lower floor. The last time I went in I spent over an hour in the store. Once you get looking at the fabulous selection of books you just get engrossed. The sections I tend to look at the most; natural health, home style, ufos/paranormal have *the* biggest selection of books on these topics in all the Leeds bookshops. Definitely one one those must visit stores when you are in towm... Read review

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Advantages: Guarenteed stupidity and yarn spinning
Disadvantages: The events sadly lack the excitement of the buildup

...of a history book, you can never be quite sure. But one thing that you can say for sure, when Derek is about, you can always expect drama, seen or unseen, television magic. It is hard to do justice to something that for many is as alien a concept as a Michael Barrymore comeback special, but mere words cannot do justice to the show. Over the years we have seen spoons levitate, phantom noises and seen Yvette cry herself silly more times than I’d dare count. We have seen live weekend specials, which appear to go far beyond any necessary boundaries, with full 3 hour broadcasts over any number of days. But yet my thirst is unquenched, I am an addict attempting to let go of my drug of choice Most Haunted. Maybe it isn’t all that bad maybe all that I see is real and that in fact Most Haunted is the greatest televisual breakthrough since it... Read review

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Advantages: Nasty Nazi Assassins, Funny Fish Men and Kitty Wittens
Disadvantages: Wasted opportunities, dodgy special effects

...It is drawing close to the end of World War Two. In his growing desperation to win the conflict, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi allies have turned their attention to the dark forces of the paranormal. Enlisting the aid of the apparently immortal monk, Rasputin, Hitler’s men have set up a secret operation on a remote Scottish island to summon forth evil powers that will aid them in their quest to rule the world. Their plans, however, are not as covert as they believe and a secret task force of American soldiers, aided by a paranormal advisor, has tracked them down. The operation is foiled at the last minute; Rasputin and Hitler’s chief assassin, Karl Kroenen appear to perish and a portal to hell is closed before any demons can be released. But something – or someone – has made it through the portal. A strange red... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting look into a TV series
Disadvantages: You might want to sleep with the light on

...Review of Haunted Homes- True Stories of Paranormal Investigations I bought this book from a bargain book shop, having seen the television series and also having a bit of a fascination for such things I decided to treat myself. The first thing you realise is that Mia Dolan, billed as Britain's most famous psychic, is a normal, down to earth person who eats, sleeps and goes to the toilet, just like the rest of us. There are no airs and graces about her, the day to day details of her life, such as what she had for dinner are mentioned along with the fascinating reports of hauntings and how she dealt with them. She isn't a great literary writer, but you can clearly hear here own voice coming through as she writes exactly as she speaks. There is an introduction in which Mia (and I now feel that I can call her that) describes how... Read review

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Advantages: Relates the paranormal to science
Disadvantages: Not enough photographs

...As most of you will know, I’m into all things paranormal. I’ve read many books on the subject ranging from ESP to OBE’s. This particular book is a compilation of the paranormal. It covers a wide range of topics. -------------------- What’s in the book? -------------------- The book is layed out into the following chapters: 1. Before Science 2. Spirit Summonings 3. Cosmic Connections 4. Psychic Voyages 5. The Search for Immortality 6. Science and Spiritualism 7. Altered States 8. Mind over matter 9. Psychic Healing 10. The Mind Under the Microscope 11. The Mind and Beyond 12. The Psychics Within each of the above chapters there are sub-chapters so its all layed out in an easy to read fashion. There is a comprehensive introduction at the beginning of the book, it introduces you to the history behind... Read review

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...Horror movies are usually the same, you go into the theater, munch on popcorn, and get a little scared. Nothing special. 1408, based on a book by Stephen King, and directed by Mikael Håfström, completely shatters this stereotype. A wild experience of a movie with more twists than a roller coaster. Even the toughest person will leave the cinema a little shaken. The movie opens with Mike Enslin (John Cusak), going to an apparently haunted Hotel and setting up for the night. Enslin is an author and paranormal investigator, who hit the fame with his Top 10 Haunted Hotels book. He has never had a genuine paranormal experience, until he receives a post-card purchased from a hotel in New York City, The Dolphin Hotel. The post-card simply says "Don't enter 1408" and naturally, Enslin's interest is piqued. The manager at "The Dolphin", Gerald... Read review

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