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North Korea Journal – Michael Palin

On August 5, 2020June 27, 2020 By bookskepticIn Reviews3 Comments

I think I bought this book from The Book People (it's sadly no longer taking orders), just before the lockdown hit. I liked Monthy Python since I was a kid, certainly, my Bigger Half's obsession with them beats me, but still, I enjoy a rewatch every now and then. This is one of the three …

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Q2 2020 round-up

On July 1, 2020October 19, 2020 By bookskepticIn Thoughts1 Comment

Wow! We're six months into the year! Halfway...and four months at home. I hope you all are doing well and staying safe. Life certainly has changed in the last months, moods vary, some days are ok, others not so much. Travelling feels like a distant dream, but I don't give up and keep hoping to …

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