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Lewis
is on page 5 of 720
I was warned, that Herman likes to keep a moment alive and cover all angles of that moment. Current moment since page 2 is why a person would like the sea.
I never understood why people like to highlight parts of a book. Yet, now I find out why.
"for my part, I abominate all honorable respectable toils, trials, and tribulations of every kind whatsoever."
Well off to work I go.....
— Jun 11, 2025 02:21PM
I never understood why people like to highlight parts of a book. Yet, now I find out why.
"for my part, I abominate all honorable respectable toils, trials, and tribulations of every kind whatsoever."
Well off to work I go.....
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Lewis
is on page 590 of 720
One of the forgotten delights in real books, is when the unread pages is getting smaller and smaller and you know the book is about to finish. Certainly, a lot better than 94%
Book has been extended from the library for a second time.
— Jul 19, 2025 07:32AM
Book has been extended from the library for a second time.
Lewis
is on page 432 of 720
While not concerned about giving the book's conclusion away, the journey (as per the introduction is evident),
Will only hope that my reading speed is better. Quite possible that I will require an time extension from the library.
— Jul 12, 2025 04:13PM
Will only hope that my reading speed is better. Quite possible that I will require an time extension from the library.
Lewis
is on page 207 of 720
Finished another rabbit warren. Went back to the beginning and read the introduction.
Book is due back next week. Must be hero readers in libraries. May need to extend two or three times
— Jun 28, 2025 04:48PM
Book is due back next week. Must be hero readers in libraries. May need to extend two or three times
Lewis
is on page 124 of 720
I wondered at the description where a character had microscopic wrinkles. This has led me down another rabbit hole of research.
Began reading the introduction. Armed with a better understanding of the author and his intents
Original type left me 380 characters over
Man, what a mess. Going back to what is in front of me and keeping on.
— Jun 21, 2025 05:39AM
Began reading the introduction. Armed with a better understanding of the author and his intents
Original type left me 380 characters over
Man, what a mess. Going back to what is in front of me and keeping on.
Lewis
is on page 44 of 720
My normal read of Science Fiction/Fantasy spend the first part of their read setting up their universe.
My understanding of a whaling town set up in horse and carriage days feels as strange and needs to be understood better.
Initial thoughts are favourable. While I don't know if cannibals still roam as sailors around the seaports of America it may have been possible
— Jun 14, 2025 04:25PM
My understanding of a whaling town set up in horse and carriage days feels as strange and needs to be understood better.
Initial thoughts are favourable. While I don't know if cannibals still roam as sailors around the seaports of America it may have been possible
