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Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 13/09/23

Posted on 13/09/2023 by The Librain

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

Posted on 08/09/2023 by The Librain

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

Posted on 06/09/2023 by The Librain

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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Friday post 01/09/23: a busy week!

Posted on 01/09/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to this Friday’s post! For once, we have had a busy and positive week. Tempers have frayed a few times, but we have made some progress. A replacement porch has been ordered and we are hoping that the work … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 30/08/23

Posted on 30/08/2023 by The Librain

Welcome fellow reading fans! In today’s post I am going to show you the book that took me several weeks to finish. It really was huge… I have read several books by Samantha Shannon, including another book in this series: … Continue reading →

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Friday post 25/08/23: with another weekly update

Posted on 25/08/2023 by The Librain

Well, here we are again with another Friday post. Despite all of our problems, the weeks seem to fly past. Lovely Husband is still stuck upstairs and we have stopped counting the weeks. Elder Son and I are trying to … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 23/08/23

Posted on 23/08/2023 by The Librain

Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup, fellow readers! I must admit that I am feeling quite embarrassed today, as I write the post. You see, last week I said that I hadn’t finished a book. I was reading a very … Continue reading →

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Monday post 21/08/23: this is unexpected!

Posted on 21/08/2023 by The Librain

Hello and welcome to the first Monday post in ages! For now, I am not able to make this a regular feature again, but today I have something to show you. On Friday, I mentioned this lovely new scarf… Yes, … Continue reading →

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Friday post 18/08/23: with mixed feelings

Posted on 18/08/2023 by The Librain

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

Posted on 16/08/2023 by The Librain

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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