Category Archives: Books

Boxing up my books.

I’ve come to the conclusion my migraine was a really bad headache instead. I haven’t vomited and, less than twelve hours after it started, I’m able to do something other than collapse on my bed.

So, since I’m vaguely alive, and I have a moving out deadline now (24th August ish), I’ve started boxing up my books.
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I’m not ignoring you, I promise

Things have been a bit unsettled lately, and will continue so for a couple of months. Because of this, I won’t be blogging much. Expect reviews every other week or less, and if I feel the need I might write about my mental health.

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            I killed a pineapple 🙂

The reason is somewhat complex. As I’ve mentioned previously,Continue reading “I’m not ignoring you, I promise”

Watching Pride and Prejudice is not the same as reading the book

The 1996 BBC series with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. A thought occurs.

Why are all the parents and parent figures (such as Lady Catherine, and Mr and Mrs Gardiner) portrayed as though they were in their sixties in so many adaptations of Pride and Prejudice? If you read the book the ages of Mr and Mrs Bennett, Lady Catherine etc. are never mentioned explicitly, unlike the younger characters, but simple mathematics suggests they aren’t meant to be in their sixties.Continue reading “Watching Pride and Prejudice is not the same as reading the book”

It’s been a fairly successful morning

Considering I’m feeling rough.

I’ve got a few ideas jotted down for future posts, finished reading and reviewed a book, added feedback on a book over at http://www.netgalley.com, checked my emails, mentally designed a set of cushions and then ordered the materials,  and emailed for a review copy of a book I want to read.

I’ve even managed to eat a sensible breakfast. Next up, dress, dinner, walk the dogs. Might not seem like much but for me it’s progress.