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"Some people say life is the thing, but I prefer reading" - Logan Pearsall Smith

Friday, December 9, 2011

Castles in the Air - Judy Corbett

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This is the story of a young couple with no money or experience but lots of dreams & determination. Judy & Peter fall in love with...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Numbered Account - Ann Bridge

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I've just raced through the third book in the Julia Probyn series. I'm completely addicted to Ann Bridge & I can't thank B...
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Monday, December 5, 2011

Getting ready for Christmas - and salad days

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I've had a busy weekend getting ready for Christmas & starting my first veggie garden. I've had a small pine tree growing in a...
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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Sunday Poetry - Old Loves

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Andrew Lang (picture from here ) is best known for his collections of fairy tales & legends that were collected in the Blue Fairy Book...
Saturday, December 3, 2011

Christmas reading

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I've started putting together a collection of books to read this month with Christmas themes. I made my Christmas pudding last weekend...
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Friday, December 2, 2011

Mary Boleyn - Alison Weir

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Alison Weir's new biography of Mary Boleyn, sister of the more famous Anne, aims to reclaim its subject from the centuries of myth ...
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Sunday Poetry - Change & Paradox

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This poem, Ettrick , is by Alicia Anne Spottiswoode, who published under her married name of Lady John Scott (picture from here ). I could...
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I'm an avid reader who loves middlebrow fiction, 19th century novels, WWI & WWII literature, Golden Age mysteries & history. Other interests include listening to classical music, drinking tea, baking cakes & enjoying the antics of my cats, Lucky & Phoebe. Contact me at lynabby16AThotmailDOTcom or follow me on Twitter @lynabby16
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