Bilgewater | Litsy

Went to the library with a list. (Despite 500+ TBR stack)
Found nothing on my list.
Left with two fabulous discoveries!
Book hunting is fun!! 😁

Sace Isn't it? I actually never start with a list. I just wander around stacks and wait for the siren call. 5y

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @sace I do that sometimes too! I lie and tell myself, “I‘m just going to see what‘s in the new fiction section . . . “ 5y

Texreader Yes it is! 5y

readordierachel The most fun! I love Europa Editions 😍 5y

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RealLifeReading

Bilgewater | Jane Gardam

At the lovely Point Reyes Books! Tiny town on the Northern California coast. Full of weekend trippers. Lots of good books!

alisonrose Do you live in the area? Or just visiting? 8y

katedensen So funny! I bought the Gardam book today!

Bilgewater

KVanRead Such a beautiful place. 8y

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RealLifeReading @alisonrose just visiting. I live about 1.5 h fr here 8y

RealLifeReading @katedfisher nice!! 8y

RealLifeReading @KVanRead it is. Also full of people. 8y

alisonrose Ah okay - I'm 45 minutes or so from there 😊 8y

RealLifeReading @alisonrose nice! Are you in the north bay? 8y

alisonrose @RealLifeReading yup, in Petaluma! 8y

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Zoonoo

Bilgewater | Jane Gardam

My at-work reading, one I've picked up many times but never opened. I'm a sucker for those clean, angular Europa covers.

bookloversnevergotobedalone I agree about the Europa covers, love them! 8y

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SarahK

Bilgewater | Jane Gardam

I hate this feeling. I've started a couple of books recently and just can't get into them. It's not that I don't like them but I'm just not getting into the groove. Both of these have such promise too.

Eyelit I hate it when that happens. Maybe put them aside and try something new? 8y

MrBook Aww, I don't like the blah feeling I get from some books 😕. 8y

Lindy I agree with @Eyelit - set them aside for now, pick up something completely different, and come back to these when your mood is right. 8y

SarahK @Eyelit and @Lindy that's what I typically do if it's just a mood thing. It definitely helps. Thanks for the suggestion! 8y

SusanInTiburon That's what bookmarks are for! 📖📌 8y

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BibliophileBytheSea

Bilgewater | Jane Gardam

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A coming of age story with a delightful protagonist, Marigold Daisy Green -- AKA Bilgewater--Bilge. The nickname given to her by the cruel boys at the boarding school where her father, William the Silent works in northern England. A funny, touching story told from Bilge's POV. It was delightful watching her transformation over a period of two years. Just 227 pages, if you like quirky characters and an academic setting give this one a try.

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BibliophileBytheSea

Bilgewater | Jane Gardam

I've heard so many good things about the way Jane Gardam writes that I've decided to finally try her. I love Europa Editions as well.

WordWaller I love Europa Editions!! 8y

Reviewsbylola I was obsessed with Europa editions a couple years ago and would always buy one if I saw it. I try to be a little more discerning now about whether I will actually read the book because lord knows my TBR pile is way too high already! 8y

shawnmooney I'd heard nothing until your post. I want to read it! 8y

BookishMarginalia Europa Editions 💜💜💜 8y

Gulfsidemusing I love Europa Editions, too! Enjoyed Gardam's Old Filth and have God on the Rocks on my TBR pile. Can't wait to hear what you think of this. 8y

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BibliophileBytheSea

Bilgewater | Jane Gardam

I've heard so many good things about the way Jane Gardam writes that I've decided to finally try her. I love Europa Editions as well.

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