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Okay, I failed miserably with two of my three choices: life is too short to read Bleak House and Notes from The Underground. I am continuing with The Time Machine and have started reading The Woman in White which really … Continue reading
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The DailyLit
I have to recommend the DailyLit where you can sign up to read short chunks of public domain literature sent to you daily by e-mail. I am signed up to Bleak House (because this is the only way I’ll get … Continue reading
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The Alienist
The Alienist by Caleb Carr I read this because another book, which is on my tbr pile, has been described as this meets Buffy. I don’t usually find the whole “meets” thing very helpful but when I read the blurb … Continue reading
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I apologise
but this is so cute and thanks to Londonist for this.
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We need to talk about Kevin
Half of this novel by Lionel Shriver is stunning, thought provoking, insightful and dowright uncomfortable. However, it over reaches itself and descends into incredulity. I coped with six year old Kevin in nappies and not in therapy but reading about … Continue reading
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My word, I have just discovered somebody is reading this…well, I suppose that was the point! Anyway, I have been very slack recently, in fact, ever since my OU course finished and I haven’t been up here looking for excuses … Continue reading
Sidetracked
“Sidetracked” by Henning Mankell – what a disappointment – good reviews on Amazon – recommended by a friend – but – no suspense, no mystery, a rather unbelievable plot, dull meanderings about Wallender’s private life. It was a page turner … Continue reading
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Millions
“Millions” by Frank Cottrell Boyce – a delightful little story which was very funny in parts. It was cleverly and subtly written (it was never explained why Damian kept asking about a St Maureen but I bet it was his … Continue reading
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