Tag Archives: Reading

2026/1: Words, words, words.

Posted on January 15, 2026 by mgbauer

For my first post of 2026 I thought I’d have a look back on how I did in my ’25 in 25′ Reading Challenge. I’m pleased to say that I reached and passed my target by reading … wait for … Continue reading →

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2025-14: Booky-Type things.

Posted on August 28, 2025 by mgbauer

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged and a few booky-type things have happened. Firstly I received the lovely news that JUST A DOG will be reprinted in January 2026 with a slightly updated cover. Really pleased about that. Thank … Continue reading →

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2024 Week 32: Five Rings to rule them all …

Posted on August 14, 2024 by mgbauer

Well not surprisingly I’ve got stratchy eyes from watching too much late night, early morning OLYMPICS. I know many people don’t like sport or just don’t understand the appeal. I’m really glad I’m not one of those people. I think … Continue reading →

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2024 Week 30: You’ve got (more) mail.

Posted on August 2, 2024 by mgbauer

I mentioned in a recent post that I’d had surprising emails from a German school in Mexico and a French school in Vanuatu. In both cases their students were reading Don’t Call Me Ishmael. Since then I’ve had more writing … Continue reading →