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Books addict Andrew Ffrench wants to know what you are reading - if you've got a recommendation then let him know
Posted at 4:36pm Monday 23rd March 2009
It's raining books
I've just been caught in spring rain on my return from Oxford but the downpour could not dampen my spirits because of an earlier books bonus.
Posted at 9:38am Thursday 19th March 2009
Unreliable Memoirs
It's been an interesting few days. Earlier this week, I visited the book-sorting grotto in the basement of Oxfam St Giles, where I was given the opportunity to value a stack of old first editions.
Posted at 8:43am Tuesday 10th March 2009
Queues form at Oxford's Central Library
It turns out that Oxford's Central Library at Westgate is the fourth busiest library in the country.
Posted at 8:36am Tuesday 10th March 2009
Posted at 4:38pm Friday 6th March 2009
A visit to the library
People were in the firing line this week for claiming to read books they have never picked up.
Posted at 4:05pm Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Chasing Mr Toppit
I was busy last week following the Prime Minister around Oxford, so I didn't get as much reading or book-hunting done as I would have liked.
Posted at 2:44pm Monday 23rd February 2009
Taking the high road with Updike and Shute
Last week I was holidaying north of the border and we went by train, so I travelled light.
Posted at 4:33pm Wednesday 11th February 2009
Posted at 4:07pm Thursday 5th February 2009
Let it snow
I've spent quite a bit of time monitoring the white stuff (snow) this week, but I have still managed to pick up some great books during the odd spare moment.
Posted at 2:22pm Wednesday 28th January 2009
Rabbit at Rest
I must take a moment to say farewell to John Updike, the author of the magnificent Rabbit tetralogy, who has died from cancer aged 76.
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