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I haven't been finding time to read much for months as I'm caring for someone with vascular dementia round the clock.
Desperately needing a bit of self care / downtime so going to ease myself in with an old friend.... Probably my 8th time reading this novel since it was published in 1993

I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 219 #bookstoread #tbrpile #bookstagram

I finished this tonight, with #Cordélia on my lap, while trying to ignore the talking heads on TV. A coming of age story with a bit of mystery, a bit of a love story, and a huge dose of Scottish language and scenery. I really liked it.

#blackandwhitecover #namastenovember @Eggs

Continuing my TBR project:
This is one the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added November 5, 2015.

Basically, this is a coming of age story. It is set in a fictional village outside of Glasgow, Scotland. The main character is a boy named Prentice. It is also a bit of a mystery because while Prentice is trying to “find himself“ he is also trying to find out what happened to his Uncle Rory who mysteriously disappeared.

I read this mainly for Peter Capaldi reasons (he plays Uncle Rory in the miniseries) and found it to be very very good (although I was less crazy about the occasional sex scene -- I had to squint-read at those points). The sort of book that benefits from a weekend or a vacation to read it on.

Thanks Libby! Only just had chance to collect from PO 😘 you may be sorry offering a place to stay!

#BuildingAMystery #TimbitTunes @TheKidUpstairs @Cinfhen

Thanks so much for the lovely parcel, @jhod , and sorry it took me so long to post about it. I think you chose this traveling book, right @TrishB ? I‘m looking forward to it!

Loved this! Wasn't what I was expecting at all, having previously read the wasp factory, it was a brilliant coming of age story - family disagreements, love and death. Finished on a packed, smelly train back south - nothing pretty about my view!

Now @TrishB @Libby1 @Balibee146 this was one of our #reading1001 books.... Who shall I send it onto now?!

Thanks @trishb for the next #1001books for me, looking forward to this one! And especially for the penguin book, fab bookmark and postcard of where you work! Brilliant!

1. It is a bit dreich in Scotland (grey, threatening rain)
2. Romance and Chick Lit
3. Read, relax, dogwalks on the beach and visit historic sites (for me) and waterparks (for my boys)
4. Red brick and brownish
5. Pride and Prejudice and The Crow Road have joint first
#HumpDayPost @mindea

What an absolutely bloody brilliant book!! Family drama, deaths, mysteries, love, life and the fantastic Scottish countryside. Great political and musical asides.
I can see why this book has all the love from other Litsy friends @Balibee146 @DeborahSmall @arlenefinnigan
Read as part of #1001bookstoread - fellow group members who haven‘t yet read I hope you love it as much as me.

No brainer for today's #marchinbooks prompt
IT WAS THE DAY MY GRANDMOTHER EXPLODED. #firstline #openingline
@maich

#socksunday #marchintobooks
I would love to stay up and read some more, but, sighs....work tomorrow 😔

Starting this morning for #1001bookstoreadbeforeyoudie
Must remember to make notes!!

My reads for December and my total for the entire year. December was a good month and I'm impressed with the fact I read 144 books through the year, My target was only 100.

Happy New Year all.

This is not my normal sort of read and some of the descriptions were a bit much but in keeping with the tone of the book. The story however is so good. I really enjoyed it.

I read this book too long ago to remember much more than really enjoying it. But I won't forget the #firstsentence anytime soon. #1001books

Tagging @Ole, @Kristelh, @AceOnRoam

#MeetTheLittens
1. Scotland
2. The Crow Road, Iain Banks or Pride and Prejudice
3. Discworld especially The Watch books
4. 12 Angry Men or The Usual Suspects
5. Sherlock or Star Trek
6. Ellie Goulding, Sugarcubes
7. Purple
8. Fantasy
9. I work outside with animals.... Escaped the desk job after 22 looking years, yay!
10. Rosie The Vizsla, three cats: mummy Spook and two of her kittens called Cinder and Toots

#RecommendedBy #ReadJanuary
I asked my friend Duncan to recommend a starting point for Iain Banks a few years ago. He's so far sent me 5 of his books. This is my favourite so far.

It was the day my grandmother exploded. #greatfirstlines #booktober

People can be teachers and idiots; they can be philosophers and idiots; they can be politicians and idiots... in fact I think they have to be... a genius can be an idiot. The world is largely run for and by idiots; it is no great handicap in life and in certain areas is actually a distinct advantage and even a prerequisite for advancement.

Starting this tonight! Haven't read a Banks novel in a couple years, a major oversight given my love for the Wasp Factory. 💕