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Tag: Literature

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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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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