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Circe by Madeline Miller (2018) #bookreview #circe #greekmythology #fiction

16/05/2018

Madeline Miller gives Circe the Witch a starring role in this epic tale. Based on Greek Myths Miller develops Circe into a 3 dimensional and fascinating character.

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Sorry for the radio silence, I’m busy in Boston right now but the blog continues with plenty of scheduled posts, today a review of this rather marvellous apocalyptic offering! Link in my bio! #wishvintagereads

Today on the blog I review this little known Daphne Du Maurier. When I read about it I knew I had to read it. The U.K. has left the EU and it’s so disastrous that the US and the U.K. merge to become US:UK, US troops appear to invade though the government deny it. A family in Cornwall watch the invasion and deal with the troops and the reality of what it all means. A book filled with great Du Maurier characters and big scenes. Not her greatest but given that she’s written some of the greatest novels in English literature I figure you can’t have it all! Have you read it? What do you think about the topic in the current climate? #wishvintagereads

I’m running a giveaway to win the Women’s Fiction short list. These are all unread (I’ve got my own copies). All I need you to do to enter is follow me and let two book lovers know about it in the comments. You need to be following me on the closing date which is 15th November. Happy for worldwide entry. #wishvintagereads

Today’s book review on the blog complements Saturday’s A-Z of Crime Fiction (M for Maigret) for once! It’s the first Maigret book. I have to say I really loved the character and his idiosyncrasies but I had no idea what was going on! A friend read it after me and agreed! That said it doesn’t put me off at all, I’d definitely read more. Great vintage crime fiction. #wishvintagereads

On today’s blog I share my Oslo highlights with you. To read the blog click the link on my bio page. I know it’s a pain and easier to swipe up on the bigger pages but I don’t get that facility sadly. So it means the world to me when I see people have read my blog through Instagram. I know what an effort it is to get there. #wishvintagetravels

I’ve been doing a crime series on the blog for a while now, an A-Z of vintage crime fiction. This week I’ve reached M. I’ve really enjoyed doing it. It’s funny how you become the happiest audience of your own blog! I’ve enjoyed finding new authors and learning a bit about their lives. And you can’t beat reading a bit of vintage crime fiction! #wishvintagereads

There’s a bonus book review on the blog this week. This is a spooky read so I had to fit it in before the end of the month. This is declared at the start as a homage to Rosemary’s Baby which incidentally I watched last night whilst home alone. Good decision...link to get straight to blog is in bio. Discussion point is imitation vs inspiration. #wishvintagereads

Today’s Wednesday book review on the blog is Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier. I’d spent years having only read Rebecca and not bothering with the others because surely you’ve only got one amazing book in you? Turns out I was wrong. So far, two amazing books! #wishvintagereads

I’ve done a post on the blog today about the highlights of Bergen following my recent Scandinavian train adventure. It’s a great town and well worth considering as a weekend break destination! Click on the link on my bio page to take you there... #wishvintagetravels

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