Monthly Archives: September 2025

The Secret Seven covers through the years, part 3

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Fiona

I’ve already done two posts here and here, and this is the final one. Continuing from where we left off We may have entered a new millenium, but the first Secret Seven covers don’t change drastically from the last 90s … Continue reading →

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Monday #678

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Fiona

Stef and I obviously had many, many thoughts on Peril on the Night Train as the transcription of our watch ran to some 3,000 words. And yes, I feel like there’s still more to say. So this week’s list may … Continue reading →

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Famous Five 2020s Style: Peril on the Night Train

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Fiona

Last time Stef came to visit me we subjected ourselves to the first episode of the new Famous Five series. That was over a year ago and neither of us had watched any more – until Stef came back up … Continue reading →

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The Secret Seven Covers through the years part 2

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Fiona

Last time I got as far as 1987 which means we are heading into the 90s and the sort of covers which were around when I was a kid. But first… I missed this last time – the mystery of … Continue reading →

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Monday #677

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Fiona

Stef has returned home (boo), I’m back at work (ugh) it’s cold and rainy (sob). On the plus side Stef and I watched an episode of the 90s Famous Five last week so I can bring you our thoughts on … Continue reading →

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Monday #676

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Fiona

No (other) posts this week as Stef is visiting me. We have just watched Peril on the Night Train (the second episode of the new Famous Five series, not that it sounds like it) together though, so look out for … Continue reading →

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Reading the Secret Island to Brodie

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Fiona

This one we read from October 26th to November 9th, 2024. I’m catching up, slightly! I had to double check my dates as two weeks seemed rather quick for The Secret Island, but they are correct. You can just make … Continue reading →

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August 2025 round up

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Fiona

We are into September (and autumn) now so it’s time to look at what I got up to in August. What I read August was a bit of a slow month – only ten books read, but I’m still 13 … Continue reading →

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Monday #675

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Fiona

It’s September first today so apart from the Hogwarts Express departing from King’s Cross, it’s also the first day of autumn. It’s still fairly warm right now but I’m already wondering if my cosy cardigans will last another winter… August … Continue reading →

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