Border Town (The Very Best Of J.D. Souther) - J.D. Souther

Advantages: Thrilling, unpredictable, fantastic literature
Disadvantages: Some dialogue is hard to relate to as it is a bit dated

...Author: J D Salinger Original Published date: 1953 Pages: 320 Genre: American Classic (teen angst with style) RRP: £8.99 Amazon Price: £7.39 ***Summary*** A collection of 9 short stories at which Salinger excels. Each story introduces us to a new character and gives us an unedited tour of their life. The general theme which threads the stories and characters together is loneliness and yet the book is also full of hope. ***About the Author*** Jerome David Salinger was born in New York on New Years' Day 1919 to a Jewish father and a Scottish/Irish mother. Salinger bounced from school to school, including Military Academy, never staying long enough to complete even a year. He later attended evening writing classes through Columbia University where he studied under Story Magazine editor, Whit Burnett. It was Burnett who first... Read review

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Advantages: No smoking
Disadvantages: Poor service

...This review is about the Thomas Botfield Wetherspoons in Telford. Earlier on in the day we enjoyed a quite drink in another Wetherspoons that was very well managed. On returning home that evening, we decided to stop off and have our evening meal in the Thomas Botfield Wetherspoons in Telford. We both wish we had not, and had stayed in the previous branch of Wetherspoons for our meal. When we arrived at the J D Wetherspoons Thomas Botfield at Telford shopping centre, we appreciated the fact that it was no smoking. What we did not appreciate was the fact that, in a supposedly music free J D Wetherspoons public house that there was loud music blaring out. This was explained by the presence of a tiny notice on the door which stated: "trading as a Lloyds No1 bar." This was belied by the fact that, according to the J D Wetherspoon... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, decent atmosphere
Disadvantages: Low quality food, slow to clear tables, some seating not suitable for a restaurant

... Introduction I can't claim to have been to every JD Wetherspoons in the UK, or even that many (probably about 3 or 4), so this is only my personal experience of one of the JD Wetherspoons pub/restaurants - The Berkeley, in Bristol. There are a total of 9 JD Wetherspoons in Bristol, with 4 or 5 in the town centre. With 737 pubs in the UK, it shouldn't be hard to find one near you, although I'd advise reading some of the reviews on here first! The Menu Before I go on to talk about my experience, I'll detail the range of dishes and offers which Wetherspoons offers, so if you already know you can skip down! The menu covers both ends of the market, with both premium dishes and an entire value section. Meals start from £2.99, with meals such as "Ham, egg and chips" and "Spicy tomato pizza". There is another menu at £3... Read review

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