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My book?

What's it called? Don' t say 'Susan'.
I mean, what is it's title?

I did have a couple of books for Christmas but bought some more withdrawn text books before then myself.

The content of one is so dire that I will not bother you with it. It is, however a delight to the senses.

The book was printed in 1969 and is grey with a red label and is cloth bound but just about everything is right. It is a little bit heavier than usual but feels so good in my hands and the printing is just the right size and lay-out.

It must be a magic book, it is so perfect.

I never asked for a book for Christmas - though there are 2 on my list.

'The Grove of Eagles' by Winston Graham - is largely fiction or dramatisation of events based upon actual facts and involves several powerful and influential Cornish families but mainly the Killigrew family.

'Carminowe' by Elsie Balm - a novel based upon the author's research into the Carminow family once present in Cornwall, traces Roger's life (Sir Roger de Carminowe) from his early days through to his later years, recounting his efforts to be a good husband, father, lord of the manor and loyal subject of his king, his relationship with whom becomes increasingly tense because of their opposing views on important matters.

Both were my ancestors. I'll 'request' them for my birthday, and they will be kept in the genealogy hoard, along with the books on Suffolk families bought for my last birthday.

However, I bought both my grandsons books that they wanted, and eldest daughter has lent me 'This is Going to Hurt' by Adam Kay - Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor (apparently very funny!) :-D :-D

Yes! 'Many Rivers to Cross' by Peter Robinson. It's an Alan Banks (Detective Superintendent) novel, pure escapism, but I do enjoy Peter Robinson's books.

When Sir Terry Pratchett was alive he tended to have a 'Discworld' novel published shortly before Christmas each year. I could always rely on my daughter to get me a copy for my present.

for Christmas?

Son bought me two I wanted :-) One on writing your family history (memo to self, don't read about doing it, do it lol).

and David Olusoga ( 'A House through time' presenter and historian) "Black and British: A forgotten history". I'm only a little way through but it is very interesting!

Were you lucky enough to get a book as a gift, what was it and are you enjoying it? :-)