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The Long Room Bar and Hotel

The Long Room Bar and Hotel, located in Tooting, opened in 2007. Not only do they serve food and drinks, but they have 14 hotel rooms available so if you imbibed too much, why not stay the night. We’ve been … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is one of my all-time faves. I don’t think I’m alone when it comes to loving this book. Here’s the blurb from Goodreads: “All modern American literature comes from one book by … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Network

When I saw the title of the next movie on the top 100 list I have to admit I had never heard of it. Couldn’t name any of the actors in it. Seriously, I was completely clueless. I looked it … Continue reading

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Review: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

For some inexplicable reason, I’ve never read a book by Raymond Chandler. I have no idea why, especially since in my teen years I went through a mystery stage. I could not get enough of them. Chandler has one book … Continue reading

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

After visiting William Shakespeare’s home earlier this summer I decided that it was time for me to read more of his works.  I know, how did I get through school without reading his plays?  Surprising, I only had to read … Continue reading

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Review: Wild Swans

During my time at the London Book Fair I had the opportunity to hear Jung Chang speak.  She’s a Chinese writer who now lives in Britain.  Her name sounded familiar to me when I was looking at the list of … Continue reading

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