Archive for the ‘Literature’ Category

View on “Room”

Posted April 21st, 2011 by Christine.
Category Literature, MCG book challenge Tags , , ,
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One of the most surprising, disturbing, moving and tender books I have ever read.

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Birdsong revisited

Posted April 21st, 2011 by Christine.
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Returning to this, one of my favourite novels, was a bit I imagine like rekindling an old love affair. Lots of welcome familiarities and remembered delight, but never as good as the first time around.

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A Week in Numbers

Posted March 17th, 2011 by Katherine.
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1 – winner of the MCG newsletter book competition: Matt Cooper (@MattCooperGolf) 2 – hard MCGers partaking in British Military Fitness sessions. 3 – times this week Katie innocently broke her Lenten promise. 4 – books being read by Joss at the moment. 7 – days until Joss goes to Ireland. 8- fabulously talented students [...]

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The Book Club Challenge

Posted March 4th, 2011 by Katherine.
Category Challenge, Events, Literature, Office Politics Tags , , ,
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This year MCG hits the big 1-0. That’s right, double figures. To celebrate we are embarking upon a wide range of challenges throughout the year. This month’s challenge has been inspired by World Book Night – the book giveaway in which 1 million books will be distributed to the public across the UK and Ireland [...]

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