Tag Archives: Reading

June 2018 round up

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Fiona

WHAT I HAVE READ This was a really good month, even if you don’t count the two children’s picture books I still managed 8 books. Next month might not be so great as Outlander is an 800+ page beast of … Continue reading →

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May 2018 round up

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Fiona

This is rather belated due to the laptop problems I had this month, but better late than never! WHAT FIONA HAS READ Not as good as last month, but not terrible! The Magic Faraway Tree (reviewed here) Mean Girls – … Continue reading →

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April 2018 round up

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Fiona

WHAT FIONA HAS READ I had a good month, reading wise. I managed to read 6, I am on 21 in total and that’s 4 ahead. The Something Girl (Frogmorton Farm #2) – Jodi Taylor Piano Lessons Can Be Murder … Continue reading →

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March 2018 round up

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Fiona

WHAT FIONA HAS READ I managed to finish four so I’m on 15 for the year so still 3 ahead. Why Mummy Drinks – Gill Sims The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Mark Haddon The Faith … Continue reading →

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February 2018 round up

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Fiona

WHAT FIONA HAS READ I’m on 11 so far for the year – 2 ahead of schedule for my reading challenge! Be Careful What You Wish For (Goosebumps #12) – R.L. Stine The Velveteen Rabbit – Margery Williams Bianco A … Continue reading →

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January 2018 round up

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Fiona

January has just flown by (for me anyway!) so here’s what we got up to: WHAT I HAVE READ I’ve made a start on my goal of reading 52 books this year – but I must try harder to pick … Continue reading →

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December 2017 round up

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Fiona

How is it 2018 already? We hope you had a jolly festive season and aren’t too down in the dumps about getting back to work. Here’s what we did in December: WHAT I HAVE READ December is such a busy … Continue reading →

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November 2017 round up

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Fiona

Golly gosh, it’s December already! We are so close to Christmas now. But before we get too festive, here’s what we got up to in November. WHAT I HAVE READ A fairly short list again, but I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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October 2017 round up

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Fiona

I can’t believe it is November already! Before we know it it’ll be Christmas. I’m so excited for Brodie’s first Christmas. WHAT FIONA HAS READ I read a little more in October than I did September. I made it to 100 books … Continue reading →

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September 2017 round up

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Fiona

Another month gone by and it’s been a busy one. I just want to apologise for not getting my blog out on Friday, but this week has rather gotten away from me. I assure you it will be ready for … Continue reading →

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August 2017 round up

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Fiona

Fiona has, of course, gone on maternity leave, so this is all me now, you lucky things! Let’s get a crack on then. WHAT I’VE READ It’s been a busy month but managed to fit some reading in between everything. … Continue reading →

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July 2017 round up

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Fiona

Well, I may or may not have done my last Monday post but this will definitely be my last monthly round up for a while! WHAT I’VE READ Despite being on maternity leave the whole month I haven’t found as … Continue reading →

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June 2017 round up

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Fiona

Somehow it is July, and we have reached what will probably be my last monthly round up for a while. I’ll be taking over from now on! – Stef WHAT I READ  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – … Continue reading →

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May 2017 round up

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Fiona

We are into June now (how?) and so it is time to recap what we have been up to in May. WHAT I READ IN MAY I’ve had a lot going on this month so it hasn’t been a great … Continue reading →

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April 2017 round up

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Fiona

I can’t believe it’s May already – perhaps something to do with the snow and hail we’ve had lately. WHAT I READ IN APRIL I’ve been less motivated this month so it hasn’t been a lot: Ramona the Brave (Ramona … Continue reading →

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Books for babies: the lead-up to Blyton

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Fiona

It rather goes without saying that I will be reading Blyton to my little boy once he’s born, and encouraging him to read Blyton himself when he’s older. I do have lots of thoughts about that which I may explore … Continue reading →

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March 2017 round up

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Fiona

The clocks have gone forward, meaning we lost a precious hour of sleep but on the plus side, spring is (apparently) here! WHAT I READ IN MARCH Doctor Turner’s Case Book – Stephen McGann Finding Audrey – Sophie Kinsella Bonding With … Continue reading →

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Stef’s February 2017 (and more) round up

Posted on March 12, 2017 by pippastef

Whoops, as you probably gathered we have missed the last couple of round ups. Fiona has done her blog and now it’s my turn. WHAT I HAVE READ IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS February – Looking for Captain Poldark – … Continue reading →

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Fiona’s February 2017 (and more) round up

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Fiona

Well this is embarrassing. I was tidying up all the images I have saved on my laptop from various blogs (I know, I know, I should save them in the right place in the first place instead of just dumping … Continue reading →

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November 2016 round up

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Fiona

Welcome to our November round up. Hope you had a busy month like we did. As you can see we have complied our exploits for the month. Fiona has been reading like a madwoman and I have been wandering around … Continue reading →

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