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    The Story Set in 1985 in an Irish Town during Dezember, this bestseller is centred around Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant. Bill's challenging upbringing, marked by single parenthood and conservative societal norms, shaped his adult identity and influences the story's turn. The narrative delves into the Furlong family's significant decision and is dedicated to women and children compelled into the Magdalen asylums in Ireland, which highlights its historical significance and the need to recognize the scandalous events.   What's it really about Short (128 pages) and pointed with a nod to historical events this novel revolves around Ireland's Magdalen asylums. The book portrays how communities tolerate dark secrets for survival, highlighting the courage required to defy societal norms.The gradual revelation of the Furlongs' crucial decision in the story was skillfully crafted. Claire Keegan is commended for her brilliant portrayal and exposition, ...

    Going on a journey? Maybe just a short vacation or maybe a long, soul searching adventure to a very foreign place? Still looking for a book to take along? Well, here are my 3 top recommendations for great reads to pack into your suitcase or backpack ... 1. The Midnight Raven by Orson Moore This book might still be unknown to a lot of readers. I've stumbled upon it through a friend's recommendation, and I am truly happy about this hot tip. I love The Midnight Raven because it combines so many different themes and aspects. I don't really know what genre to put it into, perhaps magic realism with elements of historic fiction. It is also a story of adventure and coming-of-age. It has some small elements of the fantastic, of magic and unnatural creatures. Then it's so personal and has these trains of thoughts, this insights into the main character's mind, his pondering, his qualms, his questions. But first of, what is it about? Well, it is set in a kind of Middle A...

If you love books, you will have stumbled across a lot of book accessoires. Gee, there are so many out there. I was really looking forward to having a super nice bookmark and was swamped with options. But I did struggle through and picked my favorite designs which I could do myself. Here they are ...   1. Wood / Veneer You can make this bookmarker yourself. It takes a bit of material and sleight of hand. The best option is to buy some veneer of your choice (there are so many beautiful types out there and yes, you can get them online). Usually one sheet (slack side) will be too thin, so will either need to glue 2 or 3 together or use a base. After you aquired the desired thickness, you can cut it as you wish. Veneer is cuttable with a craft knife (be aware not to score the underlying surface like the table you are working on). If you like to add a ribbon of sort, you can drill a hole into the top. For a good finish, use fine sandpaper to smoothen the surface and apply oil (you can u...