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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Annabelle, I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply but I am very unwell at…
[…] P.S. If you wish to read more about this cute Hermès scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment…
Lovely to see you recovering some of your strenght and taking joy in your wonderful scarves.
Just found your site via the baobab scraf, which I have in pink, like you, and dearly love (even if…
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Reading roundup 11/06/25
Unfortunately, all the stress of moving house has become very difficult to manage and I am rather unwell. I am finding it just about impossible to concentrate on reading my book, so there is no proper post today. I will … Continue reading
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Reading roundup 04/06/25
Welcome to this week’s post. As I wrote last week, I decided to reread The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne because the final book in the trilogy has been published fairly recently. I finished the first volume, The Fury of … Continue reading
Friday post 30/05/25: with Hermès’ new season scarves
So, Friday has come around again and it’s time for a post! I have been very busy today, sorting out yet more things for our new home, and I apologise for this short piece. If I feel able, I will … Continue reading
Reading roundup 28/05/25
Welcome to this week’s Reading Roundup post. Once again, I am rereading a couple of books before I download the final book in a series. I decided to purchase the last book in The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne, The … Continue reading
Friday post 23/05/25: With an unusual (for me) reveal…
Well, it is lovely to be able to write a Friday Post once again. Yes, we are still very busy organising our house move, and I will try to update the blog about that next week, if I feel able. … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Bord a Bord, cotton scarf, Elias Kafouros, Hermès, multicolour, reveal, white
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Reading roundup 21/05/25
Hello everyone and welcome to my first Reading Roundup post for ages! Regular visitors will be aware that I have been struggling with my health whilst also trying to move house. In fact, my list of horrible illnesses was added … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, Guy Gavriel Kay
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Wednesday 09/04/25: No posts for a while
Sorry friends and visitors but I am very ill at the moment and cannot post, so will be taking a break until I am better. Love and best wishes, Anne 💕💗💖💗💕
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Friday post 04/04/25: Moving house #09: Completion day is getting closer!
Hi there everyone! Well, it’s Friday once again and I am looking at my task list for our house move. Our completion date is 8th May (that means we will actually own the new bungalow on that day and will … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, New home, Special days
Tagged daffodils, house move, illness, Mothers’ Day, moving house, orchids, plants
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Wednesday 02/04/25: Apologies once again!
I am sorry to say that I am still very ill and not able to concentrate on reading ebooks, even those by my most favourite author! This is most probably unprecedented in my life to date. I am still in … Continue reading
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