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How Many Lives Have You Lived?

Everyone says we have just one life that we should live to the full, and we should. Recently, I had a conversation about childhood. I used to be best friends with this person’s brother, and he also had a best friend that hung around with us,or maybe I hung around with them. Two boys, and… Continue reading How Many Lives Have You Lived?

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Book Review – The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

Where did I find it: from a television series. Watching it made me want to read the book. The Silkworm is standalone, and book two of the series. What I liked: most definitely the relationship between Strike and Robin. The Detective and his assistant. Also his struggles both physically, and financially, and the weather. The… Continue reading Book Review – The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

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Salute to Alice Walker, novelist

Born this day in 1944 with the grand name of Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker. Apart from writing novels, she is a short story writer, poet, and social activist. She became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Alice Walker on Amazon Alice has a great talent for poetry. They are well… Continue reading Salute to Alice Walker, novelist

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Salute to British Poet Gavin Ewart

Born this day in 1916 London, Gavin Ewart is known for poetry. He also wrote poems for children, and known for some light-verse on playful risqué subjects, which included Phallus of Wonderland. The most remarkable phenomenon of the English poetic scene ... has been the advent, or perhaps I should say the irruption, of Gavin… Continue reading Salute to British Poet Gavin Ewart

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Book Review – Two Sisters by Kerry Wilkinson

Where did I find it: in my audible library. It had been there a long time. A friend recommended him having read most of his books. It was about time I read some too. Luckily, the eBook was in Kindle Unlimited. I like to switch between reading and listening. With thousands of reviews, it seems… Continue reading Book Review – Two Sisters by Kerry Wilkinson

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Ebooks, Paperbacks, Retailers, and The Library

I was given a paperback of A Cuckoo Calling by Robert Galbraith and recently reviewed it. Although I persevered, the book was too heavy and uncomfortable to hold, and of course, I couldn’t read it in the dark. It confirmed how much I prefer ebooks and ended up buying a copy from Amazon. At £5.49,… Continue reading Ebooks, Paperbacks, Retailers, and The Library

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My Review of The Cuckoo Calling by Robert Galbraith

Secrets and Lies all the Way Through I watched this series on the television when it was first aired. I loved the relationship between Comoran and Robin. When the new one Troubled Blood aired, I decided to rewatch the entire series to bring mr up to speed. I couldn’t get enough of it, and knew… Continue reading My Review of The Cuckoo Calling by Robert Galbraith

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Salute to British Writer C S Lewis

This was sitting in my drafts and should have posted a few days ago. Born this day in 1898, Charles Staples Lewis wrote over thirty books that are read by millions of people. Lewis is also known for his work on medieval literature, and his Christian apologetics. Three of his works of fiction were turned… Continue reading Salute to British Writer C S Lewis

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Green Gables House

This is a lovely article for fans of Ann of Green Gables. The photos will spark your imagination. It did mine. Many of you know that Anne of Green Gables is my favourite children’s book. The opportunity to see the house in Prince Edward Island that inspired …Green Gables House

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Salute to Neil Gaiman, British Writer

Born this day, 10th November in 1960, Neil Gaiman, a British writer, has a long list of achievements and accolades. He’s written novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. On Amazon there are over twenty books, all with colourful eye catch-catching covers. Take a look. Neil on Amazon Although I knew his… Continue reading Salute to Neil Gaiman, British Writer