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A pick because this is my favourite Conrad so far. Great nautical and weather descriptions. Also it is not told in six layers of quote, like Heart of Darkness 😂

Keep safe Littens affected by Tropical storm/Typhoon Saola. 🙏

This is wonderful find. It shows that books in different forms can transcend time and still be relevant. There is a new book coming out from Harvard University press about the history of talking/audio books. This might be helpful some dwellers of Litsylandia, if you can physically show or have a written statement from your medical professional that you have a hard time with print materials you are able to access special programs from

One of many treasures culled from this week's library book sale. ♡

Captain MacWhirr, a hard man who "had sailed over the surface of the oceans as some men go skimming over the years of existence to sink gently into a placid grave," puts his Siamese steamer crew on the line as he heads straight into a tropical cyclone.