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Book Review: Dept. of Speculation

Last month saw the long awaited launch of Jenny Offill’s new novel, Dept. of Speculation.  And the initial reviews couldn’t have been more tempting.  I rushed out to buy a copy and started page turning.  But nothing was gripping me … Continue reading

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Guest Post: review of Rachael Chadwick’s 60 Postcards

Today I am posting a guest blog from one of my nearest and dearest.  Warning…  despite being a book review, these words are from the heart. x There is much I can relate to in Rachael Chadwick’s 60 Postcards – … Continue reading

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Book review: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

Well, I know I am.  Completely and utterly BESIDE myself to talk about this book with someone.  Anyone.  Now.  I haven’t felt like this since I read We Need To Talk About Kevin.  This time though I need to talk about … Continue reading

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The Silent Wife. (something I don’t think He’d EVER call me)

Here I am on the beach, trying NOT to write.  Trying not to blog, tweet, instagram and yet… that kite looks so divine flying high above the waves… and I’ve just finished The Silent Wife by ASA Harrison and – as … Continue reading

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