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About The Librain

Retired School Librarian

Reading roundup 16/01/19

Posted on 16/01/2019 by The Librain

I was on a roll this week and finished three books and have started on a fourth. My concentration levels must have improved a lot! The first book was Iron Gold by Pierce Brown, #04 in his Red Rising Saga. … Continue reading →

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Update 15/01/19 with new purchases

Posted on 15/01/2019 by The Librain

As you all know, I have become a great fan of Lands’ End clothing. I now have a lot of their stuff and have found that it works for my lifestyle, it lasts and also washes well. My collection of supima … Continue reading →

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Update 14/01/19

Posted on 14/01/2019 by The Librain

We had a pretty quiet weekend and I have spent today in bed again. Today’s post will not be an “Outfit of the Day” as I am sure that no one needs to see my ancient pyjamas! When I decided … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 11/01/19

Posted on 11/01/2019 by The Librain

It was my first counselling session today and I was rather nervous about going. I have changed so much with this illness. Only a couple of years ago, I was a really confident driver, happy to find new places, unfazed … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 09/01/19

Posted on 09/01/2019 by The Librain

I have a confession to make – I haven’t even finished one book this week! There are excuses reasons. I started a book – Wool by Hugh Howey – over a week ago, got about half way through and then … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 08/01/19

Posted on 08/01/2019 by The Librain

It has been such a beautiful day, cold with clear blue skies. It was also my six-weekly trip to the hairdresser and I was pleased that I felt well and strong enough to go. Afterwards, I walked over to the … Continue reading →

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Update 07/01/19 with Christmas presents #02

Posted on 07/01/2019 by The Librain

As usual, I treated myself to a couple of nice items at Christmas. I am cheating a little here with this reveal, as I have already opened these and have worn them, but I wanted to show you the lovely … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 04/01/19

Posted on 04/01/2019 by The Librain

I had planned to write about some of my other Christmas gifts today, but I am feeling very pleased that I was actually able to go out, so I will post about that instead. Yes, it was only to the … Continue reading →

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Update 03/01/19 with Christmas presents #01

Posted on 03/01/2019 by The Librain

Now that I have had a bit of a break from the blog, I would like to show you some of the gifts I received for Christmas. Lovely Husband is happy for me to choose my own present each year … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 02/01/19

Posted on 02/01/2019 by The Librain

Happy New Year to you all! And Happy Reading too! Yes, this is the first Reading Roundup post of the year and also this blog’s second birthday. I have read the most fabulous trilogy over the holidays, which is just … Continue reading →

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