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Tag: Balzakiana

20 Books of Summer 2019 – how did it go?

On September 8, 2019 By bookskepticIn Thoughts1 Comment

This year's challenge finished on the 3rd September, so typically I am a few days behind on the summary post. And more than a few days behind on the reviews. Cathy at 746 Books as always was a fantastic host, thank you!!!  You can find her opening and closing posts here and here. So how did it …

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Balzakiana – Jacek Dehnel

On August 10, 2019August 4, 2019 By bookskepticIn Reviews2 Comments

I read this book a month and a half ago and sadly last week's events reminded me I still have to review it. What happened last week you may ask, in the Polish city of Białystok an LGBT march was met with a slew of violence and hatred. You may also rightly ask what does …

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Second quarter round-up

On July 3, 2019October 7, 2019 By bookskepticIn ThoughtsLeave a comment

As the heatwave scorches continental Europe, the UK finally enjoys a few days of decent weather with the sun. I'm writing this post on my balcony basking in the sun like a cat and finally making use of the reclining chairs I bought in the winter. The second quarter of this year was surprisingly long. …

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