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A Hard Decision

13/6/2012

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I will leaving for Costa Rica this week. Far from a holiday, I am going to be working on a Raleigh International expedition for 8 weeks, and have to select some books to take with me. Harder than it sounds! 

Should I choose the books with the thought of swapping them with fellow volunteers when I'm done with them? Should I take ones I wouldn't mind leaving behind should I struggle for backpack space on the return journey? Should I pick something trusty and well-thumbed? And most importantly, should I go for a new and unknown author and story, therefore taking a risk it might not be that great a read? I bravely went for the latter, choosing one by an author I discovered early this year, and one recommendation by a great friend of mine, Ali Walker. Thanks Ali - but on YOUR head be it! *jokes* Wish me luck!

Lou x

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Louise link
20/8/2012 03:35:09 am

***UPDATE***

I actually indulged in taking a third book with me. I had space in my backpack, so why not?! Thanks Emma Donoghue, enjoyed 'The Sealed Letter' - quite different to 'Room'!

In the airport on the way home I also bought and read Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist'. Couldn't put it down - would have read it in one sitting had I not needed to board my flight. Amazing.

Lou x

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