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Longlists and Shortlists

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 11 Comments

'Tis the season for book award longlists and shortlists! I've decided to use this season to pull together which books I've read from the various lists and which ones I hope to read. However, the main reason for embarking on this list-making is to 'force' me to tidy up the relevant books posts from last … Continue reading Longlists and Shortlists

Circe by Madeline Miller

June 24, 2019August 31, 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 4 Comments

I recently read and loved The Song of Achilles, and couldn't really understand why I had waited so long to read a book that was so obviously designed to appeal to my reading temperament. Ancient Greek mythology, historical fiction, women's issues and award winning book all packed into one delightful package. I was determined not … Continue reading Circe by Madeline Miller

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