Jolabokaflod -the Icelandic Tradition of Gifting Books
Jolabokaflod - Christmas Book Flood An odd-sounding tradition but the best one I have ever heard of. Well, just as good as the Spanish tradition…
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The Two Roberts and One Damian Barr
The Two Roberts and One Damian Barr The Two Roberts is a novel by Damian Barr. The Roberts in question are Robert Colquhoun and Robert MacBryde Robert…
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Burke and Hare in fiction – Map Monday
Burke and Hare in fiction One of the most infamous true crimes of the 19th century involves two men - Burke and Hare - who…
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See Paris through Mona’s Eyes
Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser Reading this book will give you a renewed sense of what it's like to visit a museum and really see…
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Spotlight on.. Orenda Books
Orenda Spotlight There is something exciting and very special about Orenda Books. I have known Karen for many years now and remember when she first…
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