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Tag: Rites of Passage

Rites of Passage – William Golding

On July 25, 2020June 27, 2020 By bookskepticIn Reviews3 Comments

I've had this book on my shelves for a few years now. It seems I picked it up on one of my crazy trips to second-hand bookshops. I don't remember why I bought it, but if I was to guess it was probably because I liked Lord of the Flies a lot when I read it in …

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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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