The Librain
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!Pages
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Tag Archives: thrillers
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 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 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
Reading roundup 10/03/21
Well, there are sort of two books to write about this week. Things went a bit wrong with the first one, as you will see. The second book was a lot more satisfying. My first choice for the week was … Continue reading
Reading roundup 24/02/21
Despite feeling under the weather all week, I have managed to finish two books. So, I am feeling quite pleased with myself. The only issue is that I am struggling to write coherent reviews. If I write up my response quickly, … Continue reading
Reading roundup 20/01/21
It’s Wednesday again, already! Even though I don’t feel that I am doing very much, time seems to be speeding along very quickly. Perhaps it’s because I have enjoyed reading so much in the last week? Anyway, here is my … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, thrillers, Young Adult
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Reading roundup 13/01/21
In contrast to last week’s post, this one will be about only one book. There is a bit more to say about that, however. When I had finished the first book of the week, I actually started reading, and gave … Continue reading
Reading roundup 06/01/21
Welcome to my first Reading Roundup of 2021! Actually, in some ways it is the last one for 2020 as the post will cover the final three books of that year… First of all, here is the blurb for The … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, books, ebooks, fantasy, Goodreads, historical fiction, thrillers
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Reading roundup 02/12/20
This week’s post is about two books which I have enjoyed reading. I am also half-way through a third. All this is thanks to our County Library Service – they are really expanding their ebook catalogue. The first book was … Continue reading
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