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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 18/01/23

Well, I have a confession to make this week: I haven’t finished a book! Not one. Even a short one… Oh dear! I started three different books. Three. But the first two simply didn’t work for me, even though I … Continue reading

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Monday post 16/01/23: hitting the sales!

Welcome to this new week on my blog. Today’s post is about my haul from the January sales. Specifically, the Lands’ End sale. I had saved up some money for this as I needed some particular items. Before I went … Continue reading

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Friday post 13/01/23: with a range of scarves!

I almost didn’t post today! We have had a difficult couple of days and I am now exhausted and in pain from pulling a muscle in my side. I won’t go into the background story very much, but will simply … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 11/01/23

Welcome to the first books of the new year! I have set my Reading Challenge goal for 2024 on Goodreads and have finished two books this week… I decided to stick with 60 books, even though I exceeded this number … Continue reading

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Monday post 09/01/23: with a beautiful reveal!

Welcome to the first post of a new week. I have something lovely for you today. You may remember that I bought one scarf from the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2022 season, at the beginning: Sous Le Charme d’Orphée, designed by Alice … Continue reading

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Friday post 06/01/23: with a variety of outfits

Welcome to Friday’s post. Today, I am going to catch up with a range of outfits that I have worn during the last couple of weeks. Over the Christmas period, I chose two lovely velour tops that I have owned … Continue reading

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Reading roundup 04/01/23

Welcome to the first Reading Roundup post of the new year! Regular visitors to the blog will know that I record all of my books on Goodreads and use links from there to show you my reviews and progress throughout … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2023!

Happy New Year 2023 to all of my friends and visitors! May you have a great year! We have had a pleasant and relatively peaceful time over the holiday period. It was so lovely to see and hug Younger Son. … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to you all!

I am still trying to decide on the day of my last post before Christmas! Anyway, just in case I am unable to write more this week, I am taking the opportunity to wish you all a: Ooh, those poinsettias … Continue reading

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Friday post 16/12/22 with a gorgeous shawl

Hi! Welcome to my blog. On Fridays I usually write about the outfits I have worn during the week, with an emphasis on scarves. This week it has been very cold and frosty around here and my body has reacted … Continue reading

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