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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 Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
Dear Lauren, thank you so very much for your kindness and encouragement. I really appreciate your support. Love and best…
Hi Anne, I am a reader of your blog and follow you for your scarf posts. I've been reading for…
Anne, I am sorry about the loss of your old BG from years ago. I agree we never forget young…
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Tag Archives: Goodreads
Reading roundup 25/08/21
I am glad to say that I really enjoyed the book that I read this week. OK, I only managed to finish one, but this book was definitely worth my time! This was another book that I selected, completely at … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, Goodreads, science fiction, steampunk
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Reading roundup 18/08/21
I really enjoyed this week’s book! After reading such a long book over the previous fortnight and a succession of “OK, but not amazing” ones previously, it was refreshing to find a book that I could relax into. The sort … Continue reading
Reading roundup 11/08/21
It is so nice to be back this week and to be able to say that I have actually finished a book! The book which has taken me so long to read is To Sleep in a Sea of Stars … Continue reading
Reading roundup 28/07/21
I really struggled to concentrate on reading ebooks during the recent heatwave. I simply couldn’t think properly! Despite this, I do have two books to write about this week. So, my first read of the week was Geiger by Gustaf … Continue reading
Reading roundup 14/07/21
Apologies for the lack of a Reading Roundup post last week. I am really struggling with my health these days and this is affecting my reading as well as my writing of posts! At least I have two books to … Continue reading
Reading roundup 30/06/21
Oh, I have managed to get into a right mess with my reading this week! I started two books and read quite a chunk of each one, then got really muddled and bored and gave up on them. Of course, … Continue reading
Reading roundup 16/06/21
This will be a short post today as I am not feeling very well and I only have one book to write about. My book of the week was Pine by Francine Toon. Here is the blurb: ”They are driving … Continue reading
Reading roundup 09/06/21
I have just the one book to write about this week. The weather is so hot and I am finding concentration very difficult. In the past, I would have taken my book outside and read it in our gorgeous garden, … Continue 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
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