The Reader by Bernhard Schlink was the February book for the bloggers' book club. The book is set in Germany and Michael tells us his story. He is 15 when we first meet him and falls ill as he is walking home from school. Hanna who is in her 30's stops to help him. When he... Continue Reading →
Small Island – Bloggers’ Book Club
The Isle of Innisfree, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Ok I must admit the photo is of 'The Isle of Innisfree', but it's a small island 😉 I suggested this book on the recommendation of Sligo library and I'm really glad I did. Small Island by Andrea Levy is a wonderful read. It's set in 1948... Continue Reading →
Under the rainbow – Mary O’Sullivan
Sorry about the small photo. I forgot it was the day for the book club post, so I didn't take a photo of the book. Anyway I have to say I quite enjoyed this book. It's based on three friends who have secrets, well two of them have anyway. As the book goes on you... Continue Reading →
The Poisonwood Bible
You'll have to forgive this review and lack of photo as I have killed two computers in two days and am now using Andy's computer but am terrified of killing that too. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver tells the story of an American missionary family who move to the Belgian Congo. Life is very... Continue Reading →
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Well firstly thanks to Lily for setting up the Bloggers Book Club and for Marie for reading my blog about my love of reading and pointing me in Lily's direction. I've never been a member of a book club before so this is all new to me......and I'm rambling so I'll stop now and get... Continue Reading →
World Book Day
World Book Day, originally uploaded by magnum_lady(slow internet). Today is World Book Day 🙂 I don't post much about books, but I should. I always have a book with me, so that when I'm waiting in hospitals or at the school I can get lost for a little while. I read everything and anything. Although... Continue Reading →
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