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Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 25/10/23

Posted on 25/10/2023 by The Librain

Hello and welcome to this week’s post. Every Wednesday I like to write about the books I have read during the previous week. I add each book on the Goodreads website so that I can link to my quick reviews/responses … Continue reading →

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Friday post 20/10/23

Posted on 20/10/2023 by The Librain

Hi, dear friends and visitors to my blog. For the past few months, I have been using the Friday posts to write about my family’s difficulties with our health and the fallout from these. I am pleased to be able … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 18/10/23

Posted on 18/10/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to this week’s post about the books I have been reading. Today, I have two books that were written as part of a series… These two books are part of a larger series about Ancient Greece, but they tell … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Au Royaume d’Helios

Posted on 16/10/2023 by The Librain

When the new scarves and shawls for the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2023 season began to emerge online in the summer, I immediately saw one design that I liked. None of the others called to me at all. I loved the playful … Continue reading →

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Friday post 12/10/23: hospital visits and more

Posted on 13/10/2023 by The Librain

I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Apologies for such a meagre post last week. I had only just come out of hospital and couldn’t find the energy to write very much. Anyway, I will try to set it all out … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 11/10/23

Posted on 11/10/2023 by The Librain

Hello and welcome to this week’s post about the books I have been reading. Unfortunately, I was taken into hospital last week and was unable to concentrate on reading ebooks or writing blog posts. I have finished two books since … Continue reading →

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Friday post 06/10/23

Posted on 06/10/2023 by The Librain

Hello everyone! I have just come out of hospital (nothing very serious), so am very tired and cannot manage a proper post today. I am fighting off a nasty virus on top of my usual collection of health issues, so … Continue reading →

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Friday post 29/09/23: a lovely present for myself

Posted on 29/09/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to today’s post. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you have probably seen my musings about the scarves and shawls available for Hermès’ current Autumn/Winter 2023 season. I have shown several pictures of the designs that … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 27/09/23

Posted on 27/09/2023 by The Librain

Hello visitors and friends and welcome to this week’s post about the books I read. In last week’s Reading Roundup I wrote that I had almost finished a book. I didn’t finish it in time to write about it, after … Continue reading →

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Friday post 22/09/23: Hairdoooooo!

Posted on 22/09/2023 by The Librain

At last, I have been to the hairdresser today! My last haircut was at the end of April, so you will understand why I really needed another one. Elder Son came with me in the taxi, sat chatting whilst my … Continue reading →

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