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The Soul of Man Under Socialism – Oscar Wilde

On April 11, 2020March 24, 2020 By bookskepticIn Reviews1 Comment

Given that it is in the 20 Books of Summer 2019, I read it probably seven or eight months ago. I got a Polish edition from my mum, read it quickly and continued with the challenge, never stopping to this about the book again. Which is not very nice. So as our beloved virus grants …

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Third quarter round-up

On October 2, 2019April 13, 2020 By bookskepticIn ThoughtsLeave a comment

Oh, how I love living in denial. Ignorance is truly bliss! I still do not accept that the summer is officially over and my upcoming vacation in Crete helps to keep that notion going. The same as for the last few years I took part in the 20 books of summer challenge hosted by Cathy …

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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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