I will be leaving Novellas in November in Cathy’s very capable hands this year. From tomorrow there will be a pinned post on her blog, 746 Books, where you can leave your links throughout the month.
We lost my mother yesterday evening, suddenly, and I’ll be flying out to the States in the next couple of days to help with arrangements and attend the funeral.
I happen to have read a few novellas already so will schedule in reviews of those, but won’t be able to read or write as much as I’d like. I might not manage to reply to comments or keep up with social media and your own blogs – forgive me.
I’ll be taking plenty of books with me, including lots of novellas. Perfect for travel days and moments stolen away from tedious admin tasks. And (books in general, of course) for distraction, comfort and good cheer. One thing I was sure to mention in the obituary I wrote this morning was that my mother passed on to me and to her many students her great love of reading.
Bookish Beck = Rebecca Foster. American transplant to England. Freelance proofreader and book reviewer.
Bookish Beck 
So sorry to hear of your lost. Sending loads of hugs and you will be in my thoughts. Take care. xxx
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I’m so sorry to hear this, Rebecca. Thinking of you and sending lots of love x
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So very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Safe travels, I’ll be thinking of you.
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Bless you Rebecca, so sorry to hear this. And so difficult when you are far away from loved ones (I speak from experience).
You’ll be on my mind. x
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So very sorry to read your news. How hard to be in a distant continent at this time. Blogging will look after itself. You do what you need to do, and we’ll look forward to your coming back when you’re ready, and not a moment sooner. Thinking of you and trying to send supportive vibes! x
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Rebecca, I am so sorry. Thinking of you as you travel and do the necessary things. Lots of love.
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That your mother encouraged the love of books and of reading in you, and that you celebrate her memory with reference to this, is I believe one of the best compliments one can be paid to a loved one. Take care.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, and I will be thinking of you as you travel and grieve and sort things out. I am glad your mother gave you her love of books and am always grateful for your generosity and kindness in sharing your thoughts and books. Take care of yourself.
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Rebecca, I’m so very sorry. Holding you and your family in my thoughts.
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So sorry Rebecca. Sending you hugs and take care. x
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I am so sorry to hear that Rebecca. Sending hugs and my deepest condolences
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope the flight(s) are easy and that you can gather peacefully with your family.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that time with family and sharing happy memories will bring some comfort.
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So sorry for your loss Rebecca. Sending you and your family my condolences and lots of hugs.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, Rebecca. I’m so glad you were able to have a visit with her not too long ago. Take care of yourself. I’ll be thinking of you. xo
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Oh I’m so sorry to hear about your mum, that’s so hard. I hope you have space to start grieving, and remembering.
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Such sad news. I know what it is like to lose your mother, especially one who lives in another part of the world. Very difficult, and I wish you lots of strength at this difficult time. I hope you have many good memories of her that will comfort you now and in the future.
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So, so sorry for your loss. Safe travels and take care of yourself. ❤️
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I am so, so, so very sorry for your loss. 😦
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So sorry for your loss Rebecca, will be thinking of you over the next few weeks. Look after yourself x
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Sending you strength to bear your loss. Writing an obituary for your mother must be one of the hardest things to write. Sharing memories with family and friends is very powerful.
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So sorry to hear this news Rebecca. Take care of yourself.
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I’m so sorry to read about the loss of your mom, Rebecca. Safe travels, and lots of healing thoughts for you and your family during this tough time.
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Oh Beck … I don’t know you as have just started following you. I am so so sorry. Losing our mums is so very sad. Be easy on yourself
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I know this is belated, but I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you’re able to take some time to rest, heal, and let yourself be at less than your most effective as you grieve. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts.
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