Congratulations, Sir Terry!

A KnightI was delighted to learn (via @Colleen_Lindsay), that Terry Pratchett is to receive a Knighthood in the New Years honours list in recognition of his services to literature and, surely, his charity work on behalf of Alzheimer's research.

The Independent has the details of (soon-to-be Sir) Terry's reaction ("I'm having difficulty fitting it into my head. I'm very pleased indeed. It cheers me up no end.") and their op-ed piece on the subject sums up why this is a Very Good Thing Indeed.

Terry Pratchett is one of my all-time favourite authors. I picked up a copy of The Colour of Magic on the day of its paperback publication and have read pretty much everything he's written since (although that reminds me, I'm actually one or two books behind. I'd best get a copy of Nation when I spend my Xmas vouchers...)

December 31, 2008 | Filed Under Online Finds | Leave a Comment 



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