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Category Archives: Books
Happy coincidences: Discovering Yates
I assume that by now most readers of this blog will have concluded that I am passionate about reading. I recently discovered an author I had never heard of. The discovery came about as the result of several happy coincidences. … Continue reading
In Defense of Trivia (or Love in the Time of Cholera, 2020)
Two days ago I sent off a ‘staying-in-touch’ email to about 60 friends and family. Initially, I had intended to use it in this blog, but as it was time for my Covid-free fortnightly email I chose to use it … Continue reading
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Getting rid of books
Although the fashionable term nowadays is decluttering, I have too much affection for most of my old books to think of them in this respect. But the time has come when I absolutely MUST part with many. Doing so, however, … Continue reading
What do Catherine the Great and Dr. Seuss have in common?
I have never been a great fan of Dr. Seuss. But, something happened that may have changed that. Last week our son asked me to babysit two of their three grandchildren (no longer babies, ages 10 and 12). He was … Continue reading
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A book lover’s dilemma
A few nights ago an old friend came to dinner. I asked what was new. With considerable excitement she replied, “I just finished re-reading War and Peace! It was much better than when I read it 30 or 40 years … Continue reading
Quotes from a favourite author
Peter May is the author of many books, including a trilogy set in Lewis, an Isle in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. I became a huge admirer after reading the Blackhouse, the first of the trilogy. Now that I have completed … Continue reading
