Category Archives: books

What is a hammock?

“Never seen one of these before. Is it friendly?” “OK I’ll take a closer look.” “Mmm – seems fine. What’s this?” “Looks interesting – one or two titles which attract. Think I’ll settle down for a read.”

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Muriel Spark meander

Sorry folks – we had a lovely literary lunch yesterday but I quite forgot to take out the camera! You will just have to imagine a happy group of (mostly) ladies supping soup and chatting about the Sparks in their … Continue reading

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Grief and pain!

My sons’ piano teacher used to bring out a little ditty whenever she or her friends were having a Spring clean or a mega sort out at home. It went: “Everything here is grief and pain… over the road they’re … Continue reading

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A ‘ruined’ holiday… with books!

We were blown all the way to Northumbria – gale force winds swept us up the western side of Britain and, at the end of our break, fell away to a gentle breeze, allowing us to return by the more … Continue reading

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