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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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Anne, Delighted to see you are back and smiling ! Congratulations on the sale of your home. Bittersweet isn't it.…
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Category Archives: Reading
Reading roundup 02/06/21
Hello everyone, it’s good to be back posting on the blog! With all of the excitement in the house, Younger Son being home for the first time in ages, I didn’t get the chance to do any sustained reading. So, … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, science fiction
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Reading roundup 19/05/21
I had great fun with a really entertaining book this week! As it was long, I haven’t had enough time to finish another, so it’s just one I am writing about. After two exciting series set in the same “world”, … Continue reading
Reading roundup 12/05/21
I have finished one book in time to write about it today and I was rushing to finish another one. But then I slowed down and thought for a while. Why do I read? To be able to count how … Continue reading
Reading roundup 05/05/21
I am writing this post in rather a rush because I have spent the afternoon finishing my second book of the week. As I am really struggling with my mental health, the comments about the second book are very short. … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, historical fiction, mystery
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Reading roundup 28/04/21
My plan was to tell you about two books this week, but the second one is quite long and I haven’t finished it in time. It would be silly to rush something so enjoyable just to keep to an arbitrary … Continue reading
Reading roundup 21/04/21
I have completed one book this week and I must admit that my reading has been on the back burner for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because I am having difficulty with my concentration. Secondly, because I have become addicted … Continue reading
Reading roundup 14/04/21
This week I was able to finish two books and I really enjoyed both of them! I hope that you were able to have a satisfying reading week too. Having already read other books in the Jackson Brodie series, I … Continue reading
Reading roundup 07/04/21
Well, I actually managed to read two books this week, unlike the week before. I was fortunate in that I chose two absorbing reads, which I really enjoyed. The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish was my first choice from our … Continue reading
Not a Reading roundup 31/03/21
I have to admit that I haven’t managed to finish a book in the last week! Concentration was the problem – lack of, I mean. I started a few books, but then didn’t get on with them for some reason. … Continue reading
Reading roundup 24/03/21
Despite feeling very ill and not managing to read at all for a few days, I have been able to finish two books since the last Reading Roundup post. When Will There Be Good News by Kate Atkinson (Jackson Brodie … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your kind comment. I must admit that I feel a bit strange about…