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Time’s Convert – Book Review

Today I am leaving you in the capable hands of my lovely friend Glyn, who has kindly reviewed Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness, a spin-off from the best-selling All Souls Trilogy. ————— Fans of Deb...

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An Evening with Michael Palin

Michael Palin in Oswestry. I’ve attended many an event held by Booka Bookshop in Oswestry, but last Wednesday evening, on their 9th anniversary, they held an event to surpass them all… An Evening with...

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Audiobooks: Do You Hear?

My first venture into audiobooks was Storm Front (Book #1 of The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher. My reason for venturing into the world of audiobooks was that the actor James Marsters (best known for...

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Books2Door – Review

When Books2Door contacted me about reviewing their service, it didn’t take long for me to take them up on their offer. I was given a £30 voucher code and free-reign on what I ordered. Books2Door have...

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Book Festivals and Events

If you love reading books but have yet to visit a book festival or even a bookshop event, you are missing out! With Hay Festival running from 26th May to 5th June and Monty Lit Fest running 10th – 12th...

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Chetham’s Library

For anyone with a love of history and books, a visit to Chetham’s Library in Manchester is an absolute must! Founded in 1653, Chetham’s Library is the oldest surviving public library in Great Britain....

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January 2023 in Books

Last year I got a little behind on my reading (understatement of the year!). This year I’ve decided to be a little more proactive about reading and I’m going to aim to read one book a week. Hopefully,...

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February 2023 in Books

As you’ll see, I’m already behind on my aim of reading one book a week, but, on the upside, I have plenty of time to catch up! Books Bought Ummm… Haul incoming! Books bought in February...

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March 2023 in Books

I need to read a little faster or slow down the book buying (maybe a bit of both!). I bought more books this month than I had realised. Books Bought Having dropped Mum off at an appointment, I decided...

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April 2023 in Books

Oh dear! I promise to do better! I read just one book in April. ONE! I mean, it was a very good one, but still. Life got in the way. I did, however, attend not one but two… Book Events I started the...

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