December Reading, Part II

Tomson Highway’s memoir, Permanent Astonishment, was the last book I read in 2022, and with this post I’ve finished Part II of my December Reading account. Click through to read what I say about the memoir and find out what other books I read last month.

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November: Reading on Planes, Trains, Not so Many Automobiles. . .

My November Reading was heavily influenced by my travel in France and Italy. They would be good companions if you need some “trains and planes” reading in the near future. Should you be staying home, though, while yearning to travel, these titles and a comfy armchair can take you to France, Italy, England, Cape Cod, and even ancient Greece.

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October reading, Reporting from Italy . . .

In Italy right now, but I brought my hand-written Reading Journal so that I can still publish my October Books post. I’m looking forward to our usual book chat — hope you find something here for your TBR list!

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Rentrée Reading. . . September’s books. . .

The Vancouver Public Library was very good to me last month! Latest books in favourite mystery series, a wonderful memoir about life in an Italian village; an important novel by a pre-eminent Ukrainian writer set near the Russian-Ukrainian border; and a charming Italian classic. Click through to read my recommendations.

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August Reading, Part II

First time I’ve divided my monthly book post into two parts, but I read so much in August! I hope you’ll find something to interest you among my recommendations.

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