Loved itthis is a book i read last year and one that i really enjoyed and has kind of stayed with me as well the subtitle of this is a memoir of childhood readings
Bookworm (2018)
Others: Positive In Bookworm, Lucy revisits her childhood reading with wit, love and gratitude. She relives our best-beloved books, their extraordinary creators, and looks at the thousand subtle ways they shape our lives. She also disinters a few forgotten treasures to inspire the next generation of bookworms and set them on their way.
- ISBN:
- 9781784709228
- Length:
- 336 pages
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