My Cheapo Wishlist

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

I've been having fun trying to do some of the cheaper wishes on the community so my wishlist is based on the kind of wishes I've been able to fill. I took part in 2006 and I've pretty much used the same one as I had such good luck with it last time :) I'm in London UK, 33 and pretty much music and book obsessed.


1. LJ friends with who I might have common interests. Add me and leave a comment to let know what you think we both like (anything at all I don't really mind!)

2. Book recommendations (or the books themselves but I'm not that hopeful!) I got some really great ones last time so let me know what you think I need to read ( here's a part list of those I own), am a fan of Neil Gaiman, Poppy Z Brite, Bill Bryson, Jane Austen, Martin Millar, to maybe give you a clue what I'm into.

3. Ebooks - if anyone has any ebooks of anything I might like /have in paper form that would be great. I love being able to read on my phone, never without a book that way.


4. Band recommendations with what you think is their best
song for me to start with (I'm into stuff like My Chemical Romance, Senseless Things, Less Than Jake, The Wonder Stuff, Jack Off Jill, Nine Inch Nails, Scarling- no pop, dance, rap etc please)or mix cds through the post or just a link.


4. New Icons - any to do with something listed on my interests on my profile page

5. I went back to being Vegan this year and I'm having major trouble finding easy recipes that don't call for specialist ingredients so I'd love simple vegan recipes that people use all the time.

6. Any recommendations for LJ communities you think I might enjoy.

4. TV/Movie recommendations - I love the Gilmore Girls, Law & Order, Dexter, Xena, Gilda, Gone With The Wind, A Matter Of Life & Death, Hellraiser, Nightbreed, Blast From The Past. Anything a little obscure or older I might have missed.

8. A link to a decent printable picture of Margaret Lockwood in The Wicked Lady.

9. Snailmail - I dread the postman turning up, it would be so nice to look forward to it, xmas cards, letters, newspaper clippings anything at all!

10. Try to have a great Xmas no matter where you are or who you're with!

Comments

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

Hi. I just friended you.

I write e-books. I see you like Anne Rice. Are you good with the m/m stuff? or just vampires?

Anyway, I have a website (http://www.angelsparrow.com). Drop me an e-mail, asparrow at angelsparrow.com, and tell me which book you'd like a copy of.

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

I'm fine with any kind of story, no matter what the content as long as it's interesting.

I've added you back and emailed you about the book, thanks very much!

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

You've got mail, with a novel attached.

And did I mention I love your icon? Yvonne DeCarlo just sends me. And the Munsters were one of the most functional TV families ever.

[cindysku.livejournal.com]

tv rec
BBC Robin hood

I am going to friend you on librarything. We both like vampires

Book recs
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
A Great and Terrible Beauty (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy) by Libba Bray

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Have added you back on librarything :)

I've read
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

and loved them both, so will definitely check out the others, as we must have similar tastes.

[lyenuv.livejournal.com]

Music Recs - The Aquabats! (: I personally love "pizza day" and "pool party".

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Thanks, have never heard them so will track them down now!

[little-carrot.livejournal.com]

I have a copy of "In a Sunburned Land" which I picked up free - when I'm done with it, if you want it, I, perhaps, can ship it.

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

That would be great, thank you! My email is pandapeepers666 at yahoo dot co dot uk if you need to contact me :)

[j98.livejournal.com]

I have The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher books 1-9 in e-book format if you want it?

Movie Recommendations:

Anything a little obscure or older I might have missed.

You got it!

Near Dark (1987)
Dinner at Eight (1933)
The Public Enemy (1931)
Refeer Madness (1936)
Who Killed Teddy Bear (1965)
Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982)
Student Bodies (1981)
The Wizard (1989)
You Are Alone (2007)
The Hole (2004)
Three O'Clock High (1987)
Reckless (1984)
The Legend of 1900 (1998)
Captives (1996)
Made in Britain (1981)
The War Zone (1999)
Meantime (1986)
The Backwoods (2007)

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

I would love the books please, I've watched some of the TV show and liked it, but books are normally so much better. Thanks :)
My email is pandapeepers666 at yahoo dot co dot uk

Yay, tons of film recs, love it!
Out of the list I've only seen
Near Dark,
The Public Enemy
The Hole
so will start on the rest!

[j98.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome. I love weird and little known movies. Enjoy!

[noirrosaleen.livejournal.com]

You have NO idea how much better, that TV show made me cry in horror over the mangling - though if it's not too late, I'd advise reading the Nightside series by Simon R Green first, as they are quite good, but less enjoyable after reading Dresden. Also, pick up the rest of the Callahan stuff. Diane Duane writes a pair of series; the Young Wizards and Book of Night With Moon/To Visit The Queen (so far just the two, but I think there's going to be more...?). Rarer but also good, The Dawn Palace by HM Hoover.

Movies/TV shows...Equilibrium (M), Firefly (T), Dangerous Beauty (M), Dark Angel (T), The Seeker (M), Mirrormask (M), Stardust (M)...brain going away now... 0.0

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Love stardust! Have recorded Equilibrium to watch as it happened to be on after you rec'd it.

will keep a look out for the others and add the books to my list, thanks :)

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, have downloaded the books :)

[is-that-my-cow.livejournal.com]

Book recommendations:
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
Lord of Snow and Shadows by Sarah Ash
Of Saints and Shadows by Christopher Golden
Straight on Til Morning by Christopher Golden
The Wee Free Men, A Hat Full of Sky, and Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett

Music Recommendations:
Abney Park-- I particularly like "The Other Side" and "Herr Drosselmeyer's Doll."
The Dresden Dolls-- "Sex Changes" and "Ultima Esperanza."
Divinity Destroyed-- "Prism," "Threshold," and "Forsaken" are a good sampling of what they sound like. They're experimental rock, so it's all kind of different...

Film Recommendations:
Equilibrium
Mirrormask

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all the recs!
I've read the Terry Pratchett ones, really wonderful books. Not read any of the others, though I'm sure I've heard of some of the authors will add them to my list to read.

I've heard of Dresden Dolls but not heard anything by them, not heard of the other two at all. Will google them in a mo :)

[is-that-my-cow.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Let me know what you think of the bands. ^^

[ex-shitsu-to509.livejournal.com]

This is a great site for ebooks http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ebooks/ And on the film front if you haven't already seen Harvey http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042546/ then I strongly urge you to do so. It is a wonderfully funny and whimsical film.

[seussscat.livejournal.com]

I love Harvey, one of the best films ever so James stewart is awesome.

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the link, looks like they have a lot of the classics, next time I got one of those 100 greatest books lists, I'll be able to tick more of them off!

Harvey is a fabulous film, I have seen it but you're totally right to rec it, everyone should see it :)

[seussscat.livejournal.com]

Could you email me your address so I can send you snail mail. Seussscat@hotmail.com.

I think we might have stuff in common to be LJ friends too. I love LTJ. You should check out Biffy Clyro. Scottish band, their latest album puzzle is awesome but older albums are fab too.

I am a Law and Order fan but love SVU the most followed by Criminal Intent (cos the guy is so odd). Dexter was an awesome series - saw whole of first and haven't got round to watching the 2nd yet.

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Address sent and I've added you as a friend :)

If nothing else the icon would have had me convinced, Calvin & Hobbes should be counted as classics!

I love all the L&O, Dexter second season was excellent, didn't lose it at all, which surprised me as the second book I felt was truly awful.

I have to admit though, I'm not a fan of Biffy Clyro but that is just based on 2 singles I've heard.

[minds-edge.livejournal.com]

For a book recommendation:

Shadowland by Peter Straub

I'd recommend all things Anne Rice, but I see she's part of your interest :D

Sabriel by Garth Nix is good.

As for number 8 the only picture I have been able to find is:
http://mmimageslarge.moviemail-online.co.uk/Wicked_cmyk.jpg

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, that is the exact kind of photo I wanted. I got a set of 3 frames about 3 years ago and wanted Gilda, GWTW and The Wicked Lady in them and could never find a printable pic of the last one. It's now hanging up in my front room :)

I'm sure I've read Shadowland, going to have a dig round my bookcases see if I can find it.

[minds-edge.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad that it's what you were looking for and that your set is complete. :)

[snoopdawg.livejournal.com]

I would love to send you a card. Would you mind sending me your address? snoopdawg@livejournal .com

Thanks ! <3

[cherise.livejournal.com]

I definitely think you'd like truthlovebeauty and bakebakebake! The first is for ebooks, and the second has great recipes for just about anything. :)

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Went to join truthlovebeauty but seems you need to be vouched for by a member so dont think I'll be accepted, thanks anyway though :)

[undrwrldangel24.livejournal.com]

Yay for Xena and Gilmore Girls. I'm a tV addict so I will try and narrow down my list of reccommendations so the list isn't a mile long lol.

Charmed
Lost
Buffy
the X-Files
Supernatural
Beverly Hills 90210

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Have watched them all except the last one, thanks for trying though!

[dakotawitch.livejournal.com]

I can hit a few here :o)

If you drop me a line at dakotawitch @ gmail dot com with "Holiday Wishes: Card" in the Subject and your addy in the body, I'd be happy to send a card.

Have you read any of Connie Willis's work? I think you'd like Doomsday Book and Passage. I have several folks on my flist who have similar reading tastes, so surf over and friend me if you think we'd get on. Also check out the 50bookchallenge comm on LJ for great reading ideas.

For music, try out I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Massive Attack, Delerium, TV on the Radio, and Underworld. Also check out my friend shotfromthehip on LJ...he does a daily listening log and has excellent taste.

[pandapeepers.livejournal.com]

Email sent and have friended you :)

I've never heard of Connie Willis but have just had a quick read up and have added her to my list to read this year.

I tried to do the 50book thing in 2007 but kept forgetting to post think I'll try again in 09.

Heading over to your friends lj to have a look now!

[inkons-glow.livejournal.com]

i can definitely send you a card if you send me your address. email: sherrycchen@gmail.com

[changewillcome.livejournal.com]

2. Book recommendations : I, Vampire (http://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Confessions-Strangest-Desires-Fawcett/dp/0449146383) by Michael Romkey