My Lockdown Books: Fifty Six
Yes, I know that I’ve already written about one of LM Montgomery’s books but it’s my birthday so I’m indulging myself. No-one is surprised that…
My Lockdown Books: Twenty Three
You were expecting Anne of the Island, weren't you? I'm not surprised as I've cited it as one of my favourite books, never mind my…
My Lockdown Books: Twelve
The time has come, as you surely knew it would, for me to share this one from my collection. There's nothing random about Nancy Calls…
Christmas Eve
If you’ve been reading this blog of mine for any length of time you’ll be familiar with my panegyrics on LM Montgomery. I make no…
1st December
As it happens, the first two books in my Advent selection are the books I would describe as my favourite children’s books, one of my…
One Book, Many Editions
I recently received a copy of Anne of Green Gables from Alma Books. As anyone who has known me for more than a few moments…
Back Beside the Sea
As I write, it is a beautiful autumn day: the sun is shining, the sky is blue and there is scarcely a breeze. The view…
Book Buying on the Other Side of the World
I'm in Australia at the moment, visiting relatives. Just now, I'm in Melbourne with cousins who know some great secondhand bookshops. Without trying very hard…
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The Blythes are Quoted by LM Montgomery
Try to spin it out as I might (and did) I finally finished reading The Blythes are Quoted earlier this week. As I think I…
Christmas Reading
For many years I had books that I almost always re-read at Christmas. They formed a mixed bag but, inevitably, they all had a strong…
