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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Friday post 18/08/23: with mixed feelings

So, here we are again on a Friday! Earlier in the week, I was feeling quite excited about today’s post as I was planning to show you my hair. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a haircut since early May and had … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 16/08/23

Apologies fellow reading fans! I have been struggling to find the time to read this week. In addition, the book that I am currently enjoying is very long indeed: over 1000 pages. Therefore, I have to admit that I have … Continue reading

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Friday post 11/08/23: with more positive news

Well, for once we have had a more positive and pleasant week! Why? Because Younger Son has been visiting. It has been so lovely to have him around. YS has really rolled up his sleeves and dived into the untidy … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 09/08/23

Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup! I will be writing about one book today. I had thought that I would finish a second, but Younger Son is visiting (hooray!) and I haven’t had so much time to read. Anyway, this … Continue reading

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Friday post 04/08/23: with the weekly update

Hi everyone! Oh, I will be so pleased when I can write about something else on a Friday! Please bear with me for this first part… We have been stuck here in our upstairs bedroom now for very nearly 16 … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 02/08/23

Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post for August! I have read two very different books this week and here is the first one: Yes, the book was Mary Robinette Kowal’s The Relentless Moon, #03 of her Lady Astronaut Universe … Continue reading

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Friday post 28/07/23: health update

Welcome to Friday’s post. Some kind of progress has been made this week and I am feeling quite proud of myself! Lovely Husband and I are still coping with being together in our bedroom for most of the time. He … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 26/07/23

Welcome to my weekly post about the books I read and, hopefully, enjoy! I am only managing to finish one book per week at the moment because Lovely Husband is stuck here in bed with me. Yes, it’s a bit … Continue reading

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Friday post 21/07/23: it’s a difficult time for us

Hello and welcome to my blog. Yes, this is a really difficult time for my family. I will quickly recap what has been happening: About three months ago, Lovely Husband fell over near our back door. He had to be … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 19/07/23

Once again, I have only managed to read one book this week. Lovely Husband and I are still stuck in our King-sized bed, so I only get about an hour each day! Aargh! Not enough time for a reading fanatic! … Continue reading

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