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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Update 27/01/21

Posted on 27/01/2021 by The Librain

Sorry that the usual Reading Roundup post has been postponed until next week, but I am too keyed up to write properly because… I have been offered my COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday! Whoop! I hope it isn’t too long until … Continue reading →

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Update 25/01/21 with a final sale purchase

Posted on 25/01/2021 by The Librain

OK, it is now very clear that I simply cannot resist sales! In my defence, I see items that I like and will fit into my wardrobe plan and I stalk them for weeks until the price drops. I very … Continue reading →

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Outfits of the week 22/01/21

Posted on 22/01/2021 by The Librain

Earlier in the week, I spent some time going through my Hermès scarf collection, looking at the ones I haven’t worn for a while and making a pile of those most suitable for winter wear. I intend to work my … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 20/01/21

Posted on 20/01/2021 by The Librain

It’s Wednesday again, already! Even though I don’t feel that I am doing very much, time seems to be speeding along very quickly. Perhaps it’s because I have enjoyed reading so much in the last week? Anyway, here is my … Continue reading →

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Update 18/01/21

Posted on 18/01/2021 by The Librain

I have made quite a few New Year’s resolutions for this year. I probably won’t disclose all of them, but one was to try to help out more with household tasks than I was able to last year. Lovely Husband … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the week 15/01/21

Posted on 15/01/2021 by The Librain

Oh dear! I have to confess that I have worn only one “proper” outfit this week and even that was based around loungewear/pyjamas. Yes, I have draped a scarf or a shawl over my shoulders on occasion, but I have … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 13/01/21

Posted on 13/01/2021 by The Librain

In contrast to last week’s post, this one will be about only one book. There is a bit more to say about that, however. When I had finished the first book of the week, I actually started reading, and gave … Continue reading →

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Update 11/01/21 with a lovely reveal!

Posted on 11/01/2021 by The Librain

Oh, I am soooooo bad and greedy! Naughty me just couldn’t resist the new season from Hermès after all! Can you remember  I said, only a few days ago, that I didn’t like any of the new scarves for the … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the week 08/01/21

Posted on 08/01/2021 by The Librain

At least I managed to wear one nice put-together outfit this week! OK, the bottom half was a pair of pyjamas (which I will show you later in the post), but the rest was nice. Here it is: Outfit details: … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 06/01/21

Posted on 06/01/2021 by The Librain

Welcome to my first Reading Roundup of 2021! Actually, in some ways it is the last one for 2020 as the post will cover the final three books of that year… First of all, here is the blurb for The … Continue reading →

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