Changing blogging domain and site

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Dear blogger friends, Lately, I had a few problems with the Blogger web site for my blog The Content Reader . I took this as a sign that I should finally create a web site of my own. I have been checking out other options, but could not get my act together. Finally, I have managed to create a basic web site with Wix, which I hope will be developed over time.  It has not been easy to find my way around. One thing one can say about Blogger is that it is easy to work with.  This site will no longer be updated Follow me to my new domain @  thecontentreader.com Hope to see you there.  Lisbeth @ The Content Reader
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Book beginnings on Fridays and The Friday 56

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It is some time since I posted here on two of my favourite memes or challenges, but now it is time. I recently read W. Somerset Maugham's The Moon and Sixpence which I found wonderful. These memes are hosted by Rose City Reader and Freda's Voice.


Book Beginnings on Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader

I confess that when First I made acquaintance with Charles Strickland I never for a moment discerned that there was in him anything out of the ordinary.


The Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice

I had said all I had to say on the subject that had brought me to Paris, and though I felt it din a manner treacherous to Mrs. Strickland not to pursue it, I could not struggle against his indifference. It requires the feminine temperament to repeat the same thing three times with unabated zest. 

Do we discern a little bit of sexism in the last sentence?

A wonderful book, my review under link above. 

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  1. Kathy Martin16 April 2021 at 14:52

    Sounds interesting. This week I'm spotlighting The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix. Happy reading!

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    1. Lisbeth 19 April 2021 at 18:16

      It was. I was surprised over how much I liked it. Not as magical as your book, but a magical life in another sense.

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  2. Literary Feline16 April 2021 at 18:46

    I am glad you enjoyed The Moon and Sixpence--and I enjoyed your review (thank you!). I haven't read Maugham before. I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 19 April 2021 at 18:12

      I am happy you enjoyed the view. You will probably also enjoy the book, it was a surprisingly good read.
      My weekend was fine, quiet. Hope yours were too.

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  3. fredamans16 April 2021 at 20:28

    I feel like Charles Strickland is a name I've heard before.... Happy weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 19 April 2021 at 18:11

      Funny, I had the same feeling when I started reading the book. I thought I might have started it once before, but can't remember.

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  4. Breana M.16 April 2021 at 20:40

    The Moon and Sixpence seems interesting. I also read your review for it, which was a great in-depth look at the book. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 19 April 2021 at 18:11

      Thank you. Yes, it was a surprisingly good read.

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