14 December 2010

Petrona has moved

This blog, and its associated archive of book reviews, has moved.

Please do visit the new Petrona, and adjust your bookmark or RSS feed accordingly.

 

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Petrona's new address: http://petronatwo.wordpress.com/ (if you list Petrona on your blog or website, I would be very grateful if you could please update the blogroll or link list on your blog or site).

Book review archive new address: http://petronareviews.wordpress.com/

14 Dec 2010 21:00:33 | Weblogs

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