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The goodness of a pile of books beside the bed

Some days I just can't wait for bed time, especially with a pile of books like this waiting for me. I was recommended The Paris Wife by a friend, it is about Hemingway's wife. I have followed Rachel Allen's cooking career a bit since I have been helping out a friend opening a cook school here in Hawke's Bay, so it was a treat to find this book Home Cooking at the library. Fairytale Food by Lucie Cash, looks cute but not very practical. And, finally, ah sweetness, the latest Country Living magazine.

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  1. AllanaMay 28, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Looks like a great stack. I feel the same way, I love heading off to bed knowing I have a great book to read! It always has been, and I imagine always will be what puts me to sleep at night :)

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  2. MaxMay 28, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    truely nothing nicer than a pile of good books and a warm blanket. Except perhaps those cute spotty curtains!

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