Category Archives: Archive – Imported from Blogger

I spotted the following on the Live Journal belonging to ladymondegreen_ “Make history on 17 October by taking part in the biggest blog in history. ‘One Day in History’ is a one off opportunity for you to join in a … Continue reading →

What a delightful book. Written in such a style that it has a gentle innocence about the storyline and characters. Young Simon is orphaned and he moves in with his grandparents. His grandmother shares his passion for reading and together … Continue reading →

In part I found this book to be amusing and incrediably accurate about loving the written word. I was deeply amused by the concept that even though the author and her husband had been married for some while, they still … Continue reading →

I read this in one sitting, and loved it. It is especially moving once Penny has died and her husband and children are coming across exactly what Penny did with her life outside of her family home. She became her … Continue reading →

The Woolworths Virtual Museum

mood: Mixed Emotions! Thanks to everyone who sent me virtual or real cards or messages of Happy B day. I have really been overwhelmed. I was in a meeting, when a lovely bouquet of flowers arrived addressed to me. They … Continue reading →

This is the story of essentially two friends and their lives through all the tears,laughs,sad and happy moments. The book is written as a series of letters,postcards,telegrams and emails and spreads across several three families and more than 4 decades. … Continue reading →

My pressie arrived at the weekend, I recognised the sending address, so kept it sealed until the 10th! Thanks for sending RoryG

I tried several times to get into this book, and then decided I would have one more attempt before sending on its way. The truth is, I enjoyed it. Perhaps it was the way it was written or perhaps that … Continue reading →

I was really disappointed to see that this book failed to make it across the Atlantic as part of a book ring. The jiffy bag and the claim form were wrapped in a Royal Mail plastic bag. I rang Royal … Continue reading →