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Book buying, hobby or obsession?

Posted on 19 June 202328 June 2023 By Graham No Comments on Book buying, hobby or obsession?
Book buying, hobby or obsession?

In the last few years, I have really stepped up my game when it comes to buying books. I pretty much keep to Fantasy and Science Fiction, so my library is getting quite impressive. (If I do say so myself) My friends and family all joke that I have a problem and need help. 🙂…

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The book format battle

Posted on 29 May 202330 May 2023 By Graham 2 Comments on The book format battle
The book format battle

So the other day my wife and I were out for the day and as we do we were charity shop checking, her for teddys or clothes and me for books. While doing this I visited a bookshop I like in Pickering. It’s called Yorkshire Quality Books. I like this one as it has a…

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Currently reading update

Posted on 30 April 20232 May 2023 By Graham No Comments on Currently reading update
Currently reading update

I have been increasing my reading and I am now starting to get through my books. I won’t say “to be read pile” as I have so many books that don’t do it justice, but at the moment I am reading several books. I was making good progress on the above and then I was…

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Welcome to Hard Back Paper Back

Posted on 12 September 20222 May 2023 By Graham No Comments on Welcome to Hard Back Paper Back
Welcome to Hard Back Paper Back

Welcome to the website, with this project I decided to combine two of my loves. Reading and Writing. Given my impressive Fantasy & Science Fiction library, I now thought I should start reviewing some of the books I get through. With the aim of offering anyone a guide to what the books are like. I…

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