Category Archives: Books

“A sad tale’s best for winter”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by lesleyjonesberry

It’s probably obvious already from this blog that I love stories:  I love them in books, I love them even more incarnate in the theatre.   I spent three years getting an English degree merely because it meant (in those heady … Continue reading →

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May cause drowsiness

Posted on July 26, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

The first symptom of stress is often mild insomnia – an onslaught of thoughts at 3am, which seize the defenceless, semi-wakeful moment and prevent one from turning over and relaxing back into rest.  At least that’s how it is for … Continue reading →

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Suggestive reading

Posted on April 28, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

I keep a note of books which look interesting (from reviews, friends’ suggestions and such like) and last weekend I converted this list into requests on the Library reservation service. A few days ago I received notification that the first … Continue reading →

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Company of Books

Posted on February 22, 2012 by lesleyjonesberry

It was National Libraries Day a little while ago and this is a belated gesture of support.  I read a lot – and were I to buy every book I read, not only would I have less money to spend … Continue reading →

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