Tag Archives: books

apparently, we’re normal

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The novelty of all this ‘well done on your exams’ and ‘oh, congratulations on confirmation’ stuff being directed at Girl1 has worn off. Girl2 is in quiet, stubborn, revolt. She’s not going with the flow. There are wonderful, gentle, reminders … Continue reading →

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did you miss this?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

This gem has been popping up in various places all week, but I wouldn’t want you to miss out. What really happens when the bookshop owners go home for the night? With many thanks to all at Type bookshop, Toronto. … Continue reading →

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reading with mother

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Back in the olden days, I trained to be a teacher. I really didn’t like it, which should have been a clue. (My career was shortlived.) My favourite part was the course on children’s literature; time to sit down and focus on … Continue reading →

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janet and the gang

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

I read a lot. It turns out that having a Kindle doesn’t stop me from buying physical books in the supermarket, charity shop, or, joy untold, an actual bookshop. Hours of browsing, being attracted by the unexpected, new discoveries. There … Continue reading →

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