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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Update 13/07/20 with new stuff!

Posted on 13/07/2020 by The Librain

Well, I have bought some new things, but they are not very exciting, I must admit. Since I retired from work, I have given up wearing bras and have, instead, bought pretty vests. These are much more comfortable for me, … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 08/07/20

Posted on 08/07/2020 by The Librain

To make up for the non-post last week, I read two books this week. And they were both great books! The first was The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter (Will Trent #10). I was so lucky to be able to … Continue reading →

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Update 06/07/20 with a lovely gift from a lovely friend

Posted on 06/07/2020 by The Librain

This post should have been written a while ago, when I first received this gift. I am so glad that I have managed to write about it today. A dear friend sent me this lovely scarf ring out of the … Continue reading →

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Update 03/07/20 – new season Plumes en Fête shawl colours!

Posted on 03/07/2020 by The Librain

This is a quick post to inform scarfies that I have added the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2020 season cashmere/silk 140cm shawls’ colourways and purchasing codes to the Scarf of the Moment post for Plumes en Fête. They will be available to … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 01/07/20

Posted on 01/07/2020 by The Librain

I’m feeling a little embarrassed today because I haven’t finished my latest book in time! I love reading Karin Slaughter’s books so much and I decided that I would take my time with this one: So, I’m sorry, but you … Continue reading →

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Update 29/06/20: It’s here at last – Massaccesi reveal!

Posted on 29/06/2020 by The Librain

I’m so happy today! Despite feeling very ill, if I could jump up and down I would. I ordered another Massaccesi handbag back in February, then the pandemic hit and I waited and waited…. and now it has arrived! Hooray! … Continue reading →

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Update 26/06/20

Posted on 26/06/2020 by The Librain

I had plans for a nice post today, but the heat has made it virtually impossible for me to think straight, never mind take photos or write something coherent. My various conditions, especially lung issues, are very difficult to manage … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 24/06/20

Posted on 24/06/2020 by The Librain

I have watched a lot of TV this week but also finished two books. One was really gripping, the other somewhat disappointing. The first book was Alison Bruce’s The Calling, #03 in her D.C. Gary Goodhew Mustery series. Here is … Continue reading →

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Update 22/06/20 with Hermès’ new season scarves!

Posted on 22/06/2020 by The Librain

I had decided that I shouldn’t, couldn’t and wouldn’t buy any more Hermès scarves. After all, I now have more than twenty, in various sizes, and I haven’t been wearing them much recently. During this lockdown period, my health has … Continue reading →

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Update 19/06/20

Posted on 19/06/2020 by The Librain

Oops! I nearly forgot to post this evening. I had such a bad sleep last night that I dozed too long this afternoon and posting went straight out of my head! So, I will wait until Monday as I feel … Continue reading →

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