While this little guy waits for me to knit a much-needed tail, I’ve pulled together some thoughts on ageing courtesy of the indomitable British writer and editor Diana Athill. Nonogenarian wisdom For The Win!! š Click through for weekend reading and viewing.
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Mysteries (in English and Italian), perfect for reading in your hammock or by the fireplace (if you’re mid-winter right now). As well, I have some literary fiction to recommend, and two books about 60-something women looking back over their lives. Warning or Teaser: this post includes the boldest paragraphs ever published on this blog. Click through to read. . .
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Wow! Reading-wise, at least, January was a very good month, and 2022 has begun auspiciously. Click through to find a title or two among the ten books that kept me happy on the couch last month. . .
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November was the penultimate reading month of the year, obvioiusly, and also the ultimate reading post of the year. Any of the books in this post would be perfect for curling up with on the couch, near the fire if you’re lucky, a cup of tea and a plate of shortbread cookies nearby. I hope you find some recommendations that please you.
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March Reading: 17. Siberian HaikuĀ Ā Jurge Vile; Illustrator, Lina Itagaki; Translator, Jura Avizienis. Graphic novel; Autofiction; historical fiction; YA/children’s literature; 18. The Alice Network, Kate Quinn. Historical fiction; Spy novel; romance; strong female protagonist; WWII 19.…
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