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Category: Books

Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan

Book review: Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan

16 December 2024 Pat Hindley Books

Small Things Like These is one of those rare novels that don’t have a lot of words but they all[…]

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The Secret Scripture, Sebastian Barry

Book review: The Secret Scripture, Sebastian Barry

17 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books

The Secret Scripture isn’t a quick read, but Sebastian Barry’s book is a poignant and moving story that weaves a[…]

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Lost in Ibiza, Rebecca Frayn

Book review: Lost in Ibiza, Rebecca Frayn

13 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books, Spain

I spotted Lost in Ibiza in the Hay Festival bookshop not long after booking a winter sun trip to the[…]

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Nothing Special, Nicole Flattery

Book review: Nothing Special, Nicole Flattery

2 November 2024 Pat Hindley Books

Nothing Special by Nicole Flattery is anything but that. I found this coming-of-age tale interesting and entertaining, and I learned[…]

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The Cellist of Sarajevo, Steven Galloway

Book review: The Cellist of Sarajevo, Steven Galloway

10 September 2024 Pat Hindley Books, Bosnia and Herzegovina

I first read The Cellist of Sarajevo 14 years ago and it had a profound impact on me. Now that[…]

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Standard Deviation, Katherine Heiny

Book review: Standard Deviation, Katherine Heiny

18 August 2024 Pat Hindley Books

Standard Deviation is one of those rare books that is filled with light-hearted humour, but is also poignant, sad and[…]

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The Offing, Benjamin Myers

Book review: The Offing, Benjamin Myers

6 July 2024 Pat Hindley Books

When you hear a book is about a young man meeting an older woman, you imagine a classic coming-of-age, sexual[…]

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Book club

Let’s talk about books: 10 tips for starting a book club

26 June 2024 Pat Hindley Books

As I’m transitioning this travel blog to cover wider cultural interests and experiences, I thought I’d share some tips for[…]

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Hello and welcome to my blog. I’m Pat and I love all things travel and culture. This is the online home for my adventures, experiences, tips and reviews.  I hope it provides ideas and inspiration for you to enjoy life as much as I do!

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