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Herbie the Basset Hound and other Dera Dogs

I love yarn and I love using Deramores. Not only do they have amazing wool bargains, they also have some fabulous patterns and kits. I've made some of their Dera dogs before, wait, I'll show you one of mine later, but here is their latest addition, Herbie the Basset Hound and he's way too cute… Continue reading Herbie the Basset Hound and other Dera Dogs

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The Child by Fiona Barton – book review

The Child by Fiona Barton The Child is Fiona Barton's second book featuring newspaper reporter Kate Waters. I recently read the first book, The Widow and was instantly drawn in by Fiona Barton's fabulous story telling. Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd ISBN: 9780552172455 Number of pages: 448 Weight: 314 g Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 28 mm Waterstones paperback £8.99 Before I begin my review I need to tell you… Continue reading The Child by Fiona Barton – book review

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Interesting Times – Terry Pratchett

April 28th would have been Sir Terry Pratchett's birthday, so it was only natural that I would re-read one of his books. In fact I decided to listen to one on Audible, Interesting Times, read by Nigel Planer. 'May You Live in Interesting Times' is purported to be a Chinese Curse, although there is no… Continue reading Interesting Times – Terry Pratchett