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The 21 Books I’ve Read So Far In 2017

9th May 2017

I figured it was time to share what I’ve been reading latelyish. My peak reading time is now somewhere between 11pm and 4am.  And there are now three TV-less nights a week in this house.  So, there’s that, too. The Unseen World, Liz Moore – This book.  This effing book. I identified with Ada more than I care to admit, and as such, did not want this to end. Ten big, fat, teary stars.  Read it. Once Upon A River,…

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My Book List for #LitsyAtoZ

4th January 2017

I think I’ve rambled about Litsy once or twice.  Some groovy people over there are doing the #LitsyAtoZ challenge. The last time I tried something like this, I got stuck on E. I’m not usually this organised, but I thought if I listed my book choices I might actually read through them. I’ve decided to list by author.  You can also list by title or mix it up. A – Cat’s Eye – Margaret Atwood,  or You Will Know Me…

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100 Books Or Bust

100 Books Or Bust: Playing Catch-Up

14th May 2011

Last weekend I hit 25, which means I am 11 books behind my target of 100. I am still having fun, and have enjoyed all the books on one level or another, brain-candy or bubble-gum. Here be the first quarter, in reading order: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – J.K. Rowling The Lacuna – Barbara Kingsolver The Slap – Christos Tsiolkas A Very Private Gentleman: A Novel – Martin Booth I Was Amelia Earhart – Jane Mendelsohn Warm…

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100 Books Or Bust

100 Books Or Bust: 70 Minutes

26th January 2011

In the time it took Sarge to read one chapter of Ulysses, I started and finished I Was Amelia  Earhart, recommended by DB over at Getting in Touch with my Inner Basket Case. This book was a blink.  A very poetic blink.  I wanted it to be longer, but I realise now the length was perfect for the story, the moments. It reminded me of any books read in any year of High School English.  This is part of its…

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100 Books Or Bust

100 Books Or Bust

13th January 2011

I eat books.  I am actually addicted to books, and reading them.  My two giant bookcases are three rows deep.  There is a stack by my bed, and in the office.  And at least four books on any other free surface in the house.  I put them there, anywhere, when deciding ‘what to read next’, and I don’t put them back, leading to quite random clusters throughout the house.  Sarge calls me the book-dropper, he can find me anywhere by…

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