Tag Archives: The World and Other Places

2008 Books Read

Posted on December 31, 2008 by sheila

… in the order in which I finished them, understanding that very often I read many books at the same time. I count re-read books, by the way. I’ll include links to any posts or book excerpts I might have … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The World and Other Places” – ‘Turn of the World’ (Jeanette Winterson)

Posted on July 25, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction: The World and Other Places: Stories, by Jeanette Winterson – a short story collection. Excerpt from the story ‘Turn of the World’. The kind of writing and imagination on display in this story is my … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The World and Other Places” – ‘Orion’ (Jeanette Winterson)

Posted on July 24, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction: The World and Other Places: Stories, by Jeanette Winterson – a short story collection. Excerpt from the story ‘Orion’. Judging from this story and her book about Atlas, I think Jeanette Winterson should publish a … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The World and Other Places” – ‘The 24-Hour Dog’ (Jeanette Winterson)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction: The World and Other Places: Stories, by Jeanette Winterson A collection of short (sometimes very short) stories by Jeanette Winterson. I loved seeing her in the shorter form, because much of the boring-ness of her … Continue reading →

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