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Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 03/01/24

Posted on 03/01/2024 by The Librain

Welcome to my first Reading Roundup post of 2024! In this post I am “rounding up” the final books of 2023, which I managed to read during Christmas and the time before New Year. Here they are… My first book … Continue reading →

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Friday post 22/12/23: wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Posted on 22/12/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to my blog! I am going to take a break for a few days over the holidays. There may be a Reading Roundup post next week, but it depends on my health and family issues. So, I may not … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 20/12/23

Posted on 20/12/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to this week’s post about my reading journey. This might be the final one for 2023, but I am not quite sure. If I am able, I will write another post next week to properly finish off the year. … Continue reading →

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Friday post 15/12/23: finally!!!!

Posted on 15/12/2023 by The Librain

OK, I must admit that I am a scarf addict! Particularly when it come to Hermès. Especially because I have so little to spend my monthly “fun money” on. Also, because I love colour, pattern and luxurious fabrics… So, I … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 13/12/23

Posted on 13/12/2023 by The Librain

I have finally caught up with my reading this week and I think I might just hit or even exceed my target set on Goodreads! Here are the two books that I enjoyed: A couple of weeks ago, I wrote … Continue reading →

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Friday post 08/12/23: wearing my scarves

Posted on 08/12/2023 by The Librain

Friday is here already and we are now even closer to Christmas! Ours will be very quiet this year with just the three of us (or four if Younger Son can get over here). Well, perhaps “quiet” is the wrong … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 06/12/23

Posted on 06/12/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post for December. I chose a target for the year on Goodreads back in January and I am now getting very close, despite the six months sharing this bed with injured Lovely Husband over … Continue reading →

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Friday post 01/12/23: tempted by the sales!

Posted on 01/12/2023 by The Librain

So, Friday has come around again and it is time for another post! This week I’m going to avoid moaning about health and family matters. I am sure that you will be very relieved. Instead, I will show you the … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 29/11/23

Posted on 29/11/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to my weekly post about the books I have been reading. I have two very different books to write about today. Here is the first one… Regular readers of these posts may remember that I have enjoyed books by … Continue reading →

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Friday post 24/11/23: in the doldrums

Posted on 24/11/2023 by The Librain

It has been a strange kind of week. I haven’t been able to motivate myself to get out of bed and wear something nice. Instead, I have spent the time immersed in my books and a marathon revisit to the … Continue reading →

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