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Contemporary fiction;
Sub-Saharan Africa particularly central and South Africa;
London (fiction, history, art, sociology etc);
China (contemporary fiction, art, food, history, sociology etc);
History;Food; Travel; Gardens/Plants
Actually, I'll read practically anything that has been published, I'm not a picky reader and I love the serendipity of finding new authors or subjects to read. - About Me
Londoner, ex South African,ex-Magistrate, after living in Beijing for 12 years now living in a small costal town in Scotland. Wife, mother, grandmother, blog writer, keen cruciverbalist,dog lover. After finding this site through my other little hobby - Bookcrossing, I decided it was time to release my inner librarian. I pour a mean G&T!
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