"Long-distance call for Bruce," a F.A.N.Y. sergeant, soured by the years of peace between the wars, looked into the commonroom and addressed me in the third person. "It can be taken in the office but must be short. Personal calls are not encouraged during a state of emergency." What a delightful way to spend a … Continue reading Spam Tomorrow | Verily Anderson #DeanStreetDecember
The first draft of Gentlemen at Gyang Gyang was written in 1928 by Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin (1879 - 1954) upon her return to Australia to care for her ageing parents. However it wasn't published until after her death in 1956. You may have also noticed that the name on the book is not that … Continue reading Gentlemen at Gyang Gyang | Miles Franklin #1956club
Harry the Dirty Dog was first published in 1956.Since then so much has been said about it, so much love has been sent its way, and so many accolades and awards have been heaped upon it that I'm not really sure what I can add!So I give you my own journey with this book.Sadly, I … Continue reading Harry the Dirty Dog | Gene Zion
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