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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 11/10/23

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

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

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

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!

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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Reading roundup 20/09/23

Hi, everyone, and welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup post! I am actually starting to write this on the Tuesday because I am going to be very busy tomorrow and may not have enough time. I have finished one book … Continue reading →

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Friday post 15/09/23: Freeeeedom!

Well, we (Lovely Husband really) have finally got some freedom! Apologies for the very short post last Friday, but we had a lot of things to deal with. I will now explain… At the end of last week, we had … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 13/09/23

Welcome to this week’s roundup of the books I am reading. I have actually managed to finish two really enjoyable books and here they are: Anyone who knows my reading habits may know that my favourite author of all time … Continue reading →

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Friday post 08/09/23

Apologies, dear friends and readers! We have had a very busy and eventful day and I have been unable to write a proper post. All positive stuff, thank goodness! I will try to make up for this next week. Love … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 06/09/23

Welcome to this week’s post, fellow readers! At least I have managed to finish a book this week in my restricted reading time. Mind you, I am way behind my target for this year on Goodreads. Perhaps our circumstances will … Continue reading →

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