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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Back to the Work Office, Reading & Book Reviews and Four-legged Distractions

June 16, 2020
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Two weeks ago saw me return to the work office, it was rather anxiety giving but once I had moved my desk to increase distance, cleaned it with disinfectant and posted signs all over the place – I calmed down a little. It is symptomatic of how many people must feel returning to their workplace. We have been in a safe bubble remotely working from home. Then to be plunged back into an environment, which prior to COVID19 was normal and we didn’t give it a second thought about. Now there are people from other households with differing levels of ‘safety’ protocols. I am taking extra care and will continue to do so. The second wave will come…unfortunately.

It is an adjustment for everyone and we will need time to settle into routine again. In the meantime, I am continuing to read some great novels and edit other author’s work. For some reason my own steampunk manuscript has lacked attention. I need to get back to it. There is the new distraction, of course – Sammie the Schnoodle – and a sharp increase in my step count. Currently I am walking between 10K – 12K a day. So health benefits – yay!

Here she is after her first grooming appointment – a different dog entirely.

Sammie groomed

 

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Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Read

Really enjoyed the parallel lives of Hannah. It is similar to Sliding Doors but not if you get my drift. Great alternatives lives and how one choice can change everything.
Loved the characters, particularly Henry!
If you could see the results of your choices – would you want to know?

Currently reading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31449217-the-heirloom

Heirloom

What are you currently reading? Have you left a review?

Do you have a book recommendation?

Why not friend me on my Goodreads page? https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6477059.Mandy_Eve_Barnett 

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