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Tag: Casual Vacancy

Best and worst books of 2016

On December 21, 2016December 18, 2016 By bookskepticIn Thoughts3 Comments

Towards the end of the year, just like everyone and their dog I decided to look back at what I read this year. What I liked, what didn't go that well, the treasures I was happy to find. Here's my subjective list ob the best and the worst. 7 besties in random order: We Have …

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The Casual Vacancy – J. K. Rowling

On November 4, 2016October 30, 2016 By bookskepticIn Reviews6 Comments

This is yet another time when I have to admit the impossible. I have not read a single Harry Potter book in my life. My knowledge o J.K. Rowling's writing is limited to  reading, and quite enjoying, The Cuckoo's Calling. I bought this book shortly after it was published, tried to read it at some …

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