Category Archives: Personal

Book Group – Hungry Tiger, Run Away Dragon (Jamrach’s Menagerie by Carol Birch)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by salidatious

Our January book group tackled Jamrach’s Menagerie and we were much surprised to find only one set of book group questions on the internet.  This is despite the fact the book was: on the Richard and Judy Autumn reads; shortlisted for … Continue reading →

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Reading List 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by salidatious

Following on from my post last year, I have set myself a goal of reading at least 24 books with a guide list of 12. My list for the year is below and I’ve kept a couple on from 2011 … Continue reading →

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List – my 2011 reads

Posted on January 2, 2012 by salidatious

My completed book list for 2011. 1. Race of a Lifetime -Mark Halperin and John Heilemann 2. Sister – Rosamund Lupton 3. One Day – David Nichols 4. A Florentine Death – Michele Giuttari 5. The Great Gatsby – F. … Continue reading →

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Farewell from my Dad

Posted on December 19, 2011 by salidatious

Many of you will know from reading my blog and particularly my wedding post that my father has been very ill. On Tuesday 13 December 2011, he died, peacefully in his sleep.  He was an avid poet, posting many poems … Continue reading →

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