Blogs in January 1970

All the hopeful Lovers 1st January 1970

This book loosely follows on from The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life. Belinda wistfully reflects how much better at sex she is now than when she was in her twenties. She’s thought about taking a lover, but ultimately could...

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Bridget Jones’s Diary 1st January 1970

An entertaining meander through the life of 30 something Bridget, every aspect is explored and laid bare. Comical, wry and very entertaing, this became a cultural icon in its own right.

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High Fidelity 1st January 1970

Perhaps a “guy” novel, it tells of life through the wounded eyes of Rob and his ending relationship with Laura: she is a solicitor, he “only” runs a record store. The first pages are worth the read alone, beautifully...

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A Tale of Two Cities 1st January 1970

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A Week in December 1st January 1970

Several characters and their lives in one parallel week in December, in the lead up to Christmas, and how their paths cross. Essentially love is all around, in all its facets.

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