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@austennerd.bsky.social

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Reader extraordinaire 😁. French, European, Anglophile. Loves reading books, talking about books and buying books. Can also be found baking and walking my dogs when not working for the NHS.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 2d

Me too. Loved both but I think Silver Sparrow is better. I just could not put it down although it is about 6 months ago now that I read it.

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 2d

I so loved that book. ❤️

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 4d

I love a list always … up for that 😁

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Sorry to hear that. Maybe a Friday then as I am off every other one at the minute. Will find some dates. #devonbookhour

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Am only just at the start but essentially it is about moving away from absolutism and taking the time to listen to each other rather than wanting people to be ‘perfect’ or risk being shunned. Social media very good at being black or white #devonbookhour

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Look interesting. Not read either. Let us know how you get on.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Sounds good. Let me know when you are back from your travels. #devonbookhour

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Interesting. I am also reading a NF ‘Six conversations were scared to have’ by @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social … fascinating about why discourse is so polarised currently and how we can try and redress this. #devonbookbour

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Lucky you and yes please and I will try not to keep it 5 years this time 😁. #devonbookhour Thanks

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Oooo I have not done Burkina Faso yet so thank you. Is the original in French do you know?

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

I also read a book in one day yesterday Sisters by Daisy Johnson which was very good and have now started Weekends and Evenings by Oisin McKenna

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

I really want The Land in Winter. Never read him but it sounds right up my street. Not heard of the other one. What did you like about it?

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

I am actually here on time for once. What is everyone’s book news #devonbookhour #booksky 📚💙

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

Weirdly I did not enjoy the first half then thought it got better and yes by the end it lost its way a little I think.

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 5d

I will be honest I liked it but did not love it. It is one of my daughter’s favourite books ever but I did struggle with it a bit.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 6d

I have not been posting my reading of late but will endeavour to do better. Anyway, here is my September reading: I was in France for a while and it shows in my reading. Some gems there so tricky to pick a favourite but reading 2 graphic novels reminded me how much I love them. #booksky 💙📚

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 12d

You have scored some beauties there. My Friends and The little friend are both stunning.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 19d

Huge fan here. My favourite is the IQ84 trilogy. Fabulous stuff

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 19d

I am so sorry. Was on call tonight so missed it. I will really try and do better.

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 21d

I have completed my challenge of 100 books!
That is slightly ridiculous but clearly a good year for reading so far.
#booksky 💙📚

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 23d

The insanity of this futile endeavour. He will die having spent years in a miserable self-imposed state of abnegation and fear. I will stick to the fresh bread and cheese thanks. Also, and I know it is petty, but he looks way older than me and I am enjoying life 😉

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

I will volunteer myself. Can’t do the 29th but other than that should be ok.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Not quite sure. My TBR has got ridiculous and I tend to be a mood reader so not good at planning in advance

austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

The safekeep is in English (though from a Dutch writer) and Small Boat is available in English as well.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Have read some great stuff this summer. Highlights include The Safekeeping by Yael Van der Vowden and Naufrage (Small
Boat in English) by Vincent Delecroix #devonbookhour

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