book-review
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Back to the present: Reflections from ‘Faithfully Present’ and ‘Dream Small’
Two recently finished books both challenged and comforted in equal measure. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.’ J.R.R. Tolkien Published by the Good Book Company, which creates ‘biblical, relevant, and… Continue reading
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Mr Palomar – ‘Incorporeal dot’ or ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’?
A colleague lent me this book. I don’t remember asking for it but this person is a clever musician-colleague in the music department where I work as an administrator and knowing him to be not only well read but also… Continue reading
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David Nicholls’ You Are Here: A Refreshing Literary Escape
Three days trudging with strangers was just what she needed, it turns out! After forgetting what real laughter felt like, a grocery-store novel by David Nicholls had her chuckling uncontrollably. From Bridget Jones’ Diary to this charming read, laughter is… Continue reading
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A Rooney Relationship
“Still, my intuition is that I actually feel worse now, two days after seeing Aidan, than I felt in the moment of seeing him. I know that what happened between us was just an event and not a symbol –… Continue reading
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