Category Archives: Libraries

Reading roundup 10/06/20

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

This week, I found a new-to-me author on our library’s ebook catalogue. I also saw that there are several books by this author listed. Now, this always brightens my day because, if I enjoy one book by this writer, then … Continue reading →

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Update 08/06/20 – Letter to the library

Posted on June 8, 2020 by

This morning, I decided to write a letter to my local library service to thank them for all that they do. Here it is: To: (Redacted) Dear Library Staff, I am writing to you all to thank you for your … Continue reading →

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Update 23/03/20

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

The world feels very strange and upside down at the moment. As regular visitors to this blog will know, I haven’t been able to leave the house for some months, apart from a rare trip out with Lovely Husband. I … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 15/04/19

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

It is such a lovely day again and so I wore my most “Spring-like” scarf: Hermès’ Dans un Jardin Anglais, designed by Alice Shirley. It depicts a beautiful English garden in full bloom with flowers, trees in blossom, fresh grass … Continue reading →

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Update 28/01/19

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

I am feeling very low today and can only post a link to something that may amuse visitors to this blog. Hopefully, I will be able to post properly tomorrow. Sadanduseless.com 20 Times Libraries Surprised Everyone With a Great Sense … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 22/08/18

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

I have really enjoyed my reading this week, with a mixture of print and ebooks, and I will write about my choices further down this blog post. When I last visited our local library, I was perturbed to see that … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 23/05/18

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

I am writing this post at the last minute as I was riveted by the ending of my latest book and simply had to finish it! More about that book later on in the post… My first of two books … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 16/05/18

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

I am so glad that I managed to get to the Library yesterday to change my books. This week I had already finished my pile and so chose some random ebooks from the Library Service’s catalogue. Unfortunately, they were not … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 15/05/18

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

A little parcel arrived this morning. Lovely Husband made a comment about the extent of my online shopping, but it feels like having an extra birthday when I have something to open! Anyway, this is what it contained: A dear … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 09/05/18

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Another week where I have only read one book! Well, actually this time it was a deliberate choice. Usually, I tend to read books very quickly. I love exciting stories with great characters and avoid anything with high-flown language. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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