By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes.[Knocking]
Open locks,
Whoever knocks!—Macbeth, Act IV Scene 1
Thus speaks the Second Witch to her sisters, who have sensed the arrival of a certain ne’er-do-well. Macbeth swaggers into their cave: “How now, you secret, black, and midnight hags!
What is’t you do?” he declares. Dramatic irony, of course, for he is guilty of what he accuses them of being. (We know a few politicians who do this, don’t we?)
Running from Halloween to Bonfire Night, Witch Week 2019 is imminent. You may still have time to acquire and read Diana Wynne Jones’ fantasy Cart and Cwidder, our featured book for discussion, but if that doesn’t appeal then do sit back and enjoy the guest posts to come. Our focus is on villains, and fellow bloggers will be discussing them in
- graphic novels
- plays by Shakespeare
- a Diana Wynne Jones novel
- a series by Joan Aiken
- and the first volume of the Chronicles of Narnia.
So, not long now to wait: this is your final reminder!
Open locks, whoever knocks.
Calmgrove 
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Getting closer and closer!
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Looking forward to it. Cart and Cwidder will be finished this evening 🙂
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A good sign that you didn’t stop long before now, I’m always anxious with titles I recommend or praise!
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Oh I know that feeling, Chris! I never once thought of stopping! I’m keen to hear more about it and what prompted you to select it for Witch week. When it arrives of course!
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I’ve just started the process of editing down a three-way conversation of C&C for posting as a prompt for discussion, Sandra, so I hope we cover the points you’re hoping for!
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I’m sure there will be plenty of fascinating food for thought, Chris 🙂
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You bet there will! 😊
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I know I’ve so much catching up to do, but I caught site of this post and had to share because at this very moment I’m listening to the James Horner score for SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Eeee, we’re so close to Witch Week I’ve got to cackle! xxxxx
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Feel free to cackle, Jean, whether to a soundtrack or not! Not long now…
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