Tag Archives: books

Oh yes I did…

Posted on January 31, 2015 by downmyfront

Look what I picked up today! One of my favourite charity shops in Leamington Spa, Action 21, posted a picture of this book on their Facebook page this week and very kindly agreed to keep it for me to collect … Continue reading →

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364/365 today I had a grand day out

Posted on January 10, 2015 by downmyfront

Today I went out for a spot of shopping with my lovely husband, Martin. We ended up in Leamington Spa Old Town and found the new location for Action 21, a charity organisation that we have visited before. “Action 21’s … Continue reading →

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360/365 today I got mail

Posted on January 6, 2015 by downmyfront

Today I received a package in the post. I am a big fan of Tina Fey and I am sure this will be very funny.

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308/365 Today I… am tired

Posted on November 25, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I am tired…because I sat up till 02.00am in order to finish that book! (Gone Girl) Worth it though- all those plot twists made my brain fizz – she did whaaaat? Highly recommend  5 stars  ***** and no spoilers!! … Continue reading →

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296/365 Today I … reblogged: Library Love – Thrifty Thursday

Posted on November 13, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I was forced to think by this post about libraries with its warning- use it or lose it! I am guilty of this- we have a library in our village which I haven’t used for years but I would … Continue reading →

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271/365 Today I … am a feminist

Posted on October 19, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I have been reading this:               I am a little late to the party as it was published a couple of years ago. In the book Caitlin Moran urges the reader to stand on a chair … Continue reading →

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268/365 Today I …read a book

Posted on October 16, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I … Read a whole book! This morning I took my husband to the eye hospital for some tests*. After I dropped him off and parked the car, I passed the fundraising book stall and picked up “The unlikely … Continue reading →

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207/365 Today I…have been reading (2)

Posted on August 16, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…woke up about 08.30 after sitting up till almost 1.00am reading my book (The Misbegotten  see yesterday’s post). My lovely husband bought me a cup of tea up about nine-ish and I already had my nose firmly between the … Continue reading →

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206/365 Today I…am reading

Posted on August 15, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I  am reading the book club selection that I failed to read in January. Book club was a bit of a wash out- it seemed a good idea but it never got off the ground. Anyway, I bought the … Continue reading →

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190/365 Today I…have been reading

Posted on July 30, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I have been reading, and have sat transfixed on the sofa until I completed, The Angel’s Game (2009) by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Translated by Lucia Graves. “In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man – … Continue reading →

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