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Master & Commander | Patrick O’Brian #Readalong

March 21, 2021March 22, 2021 ~ Brona ~ 8 Comments

When I started reading Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander in the first week of January, it was almost 17 years to the day, since I had read it for the very first time. During my first 2004 read, I found the nautical terminology challenging. However, by the time I had finished all 20 and a … Continue reading Master & Commander | Patrick O’Brian #Readalong

My Love Must Wait | Ernestine Hill #AWW

January 21, 2021March 9, 2021 ~ Brona ~ 16 Comments

Happy Birthday Ernestine!   My Love Must Wait by Ernestine Hill was a bestseller when it was first published in 1941, which puts it neatly in the middle of Bill @The Australian Legend's Gen III of Australian Women Writers. I can see why this story about the adventurer and explorer, Matthew Flinders attracted a lot … Continue reading My Love Must Wait | Ernestine Hill #AWW

Moby-Dick | Herman Melville #Classic

March 3, 2020 ~ Brona ~ 13 Comments

Well, I did it!My seven-month #slowread of Moby-Dick is officially done and dusted.If you've ever wondered if you should make the time to read this classic chunkster, then I say yea!And I cannot recommend highly enough the #slowread approach.Moby-Dick is improved and enhanced by taking your time.The Atlantic | Aug 20, 2013 | David GilbertYou … Continue reading Moby-Dick | Herman Melville #Classic

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