These are the books that I bought myself (as a gift from BiL- he gave me some money). I can't remember where I saw them mentioned but I liked the look of both .
I came across details of this soft cover, large size book below when finding out about the Radio Times nostalgia for a blog post earlier this month. I looked on abebooks and amazon where it was a selling for crazy prices - over £20- but on the Radio Times Shop direct it was £9.99 - so that found it's way to me before Christmas. It's absolutely fascinating and a lovely addition to my WWII Home Front book collection.
And then I had even more books from my wish list from the children!
Might be needing a bit of a shelf sort out to make room for everything.............
After 11 of us all together on Christmas Day, Yesterday- Boxing Day was quieter, just me and BiL. In the evening I 'forced' him to watch the special festive quizzes/panel games which started with 'Would I lie to You', then 'Richard Osman's House of Games' and 'Celebrity Mastermind' . By the time it got to 8.30 he said he couldn't cope with anymore quizzes! which made me laugh, so he went home to avoid 'Only Connect' and 'Christmas University Challenge'!
Your books look interesting, I received a book voucher - must take a look!
ReplyDeleteThe Slow Down book looks interesting
ReplyDeleteOh! What a find! The RT one will go on my birthday list.
ReplyDeleteI bought myself The Almanac which is about trees this year.
Great choice of books as gifts and look forward to seeing some reviews later. I watched Would I lie to You as well and I really enjoyed it. My favourite is Have I got news for you with all its different hosts. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a lovely time. That's funny about BIL and the quizzes.
ReplyDeleteI have the commonplace book. I haven't really read it yet, but I've become quite interested in the thought of a commonplace book. I was thinking about making it my photography project for next year.
That's funny about the quiz marathon! Enjoy your new books.
ReplyDeleteA great choice of books. I had crafting ones and a great one on churches.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Christmas treat for yourself. Those books sound fascinating, especially the WWII one. Your Boxing Day sounds cozy and fun too , poor BiL and all those quizzes
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
Unfortunately my evening care call is timed to coincide with Only Connect. Fortunately we live in the age of iPlayer and catchup tv!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the new books.
Glad you enjoyed your holidays, Sue!
ReplyDeleteThe books are perfect and good finds at the right price. Prices vary greatly and you are wise to look around.
ReplyDeleteYour BIL was good company. Just not all that interested in the quiz time! So funny.