I have to take what I can get with this category as memoirs really aren't my cup of tea! Reading them puts the 'challenge' into reading challenge. Memoir about a non-famous person: Diving into Glass by Caro Llewellyn Fans of memoirs will think this is an incredible book; in many ways it is. Caro Llewellyn … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 17
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The Week That Was…
I'm off to see Birds of Tokyo tonight, who are performing an exclusive set at the 60th anniversary Mount Isa Rodeo. Very excited! 🙌 🤩 💃👢 ~~~~~ #rebeccabuddyread update: this has been extended for an extra week, giving participants more time to linger over this gorgeous novel. The book chat along the way has been … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Six Degrees of Separation from The Light Between Oceans to Sea Glass…
A new month means a new round of #6degrees and this month’s starting book is a wildcard – the book each of us ended with in July. You can find the details and rules of the #6degrees meme at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, but in a nutshell, everyone has the same starting book and from there, you connect … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation from The Light Between Oceans to Sea Glass…
The Week That Was…
Seeing Opera Australia perform Madama Butterfly last night all the way out west in Mount Isa - brilliant! ~~~~~ Cold snap! Just in time for curling up under a blanket on the couch for some weekend reading. Speaking of... #rebeccabuddyread starts on Sunday! ~~~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~~~ Book of the Week: ~~~~~ What … Continue reading The Week That Was…
The Week That Was…
Question of the week: How does a book that has not even been released get to score a spot on a literary prize longlist? The Booker, no less. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood is not due to release until September. Has the universe become THAT obsessed with The Handmaid's Tale that its sequel is lauded … Continue reading The Week That Was…
#BookBingo – Round 15
Now this one was a perfect match! This round also gives me a horizontal line filled, so bingo! A book with a place in the title: The French Photographer by Natasha Lester …this is my favourite novel by Natasha Lester. I’d go so far as to say that it is her best yet. There’s a … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 15
The Week That Was…
Back to work this week and consequently, much less reading as well. I need to get back into the swing of being busy! ~~~~~ As a result of my recent book organising, this week has seen the beginning of a cataloguing frenzy. Many thanks to Shelleyrae from Book'd Out for recommending the bookcollectorz app and … Continue reading The Week That Was…
The Week That Was…
Second week of the school holidays, only three days left until it's back to the grindstone...trying to enjoy it while it lasts. At least the sun is shining and we are currently having some pretty glorious winter weather out here in Central Australia. ~~~~~ I embarked on a very satisfying project this week. The corner … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Announcement! Upcoming Buddy Read: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I'm super thrilled to announce that Tracey Allen from Carpe Librum and I are teaming up for a buddy read! 👏 We'll be reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier in the first week of August to coincide with the original publication date back in August 1938. A modern classic and an international bestseller that has … Continue reading Announcement! Upcoming Buddy Read: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Six Degrees of Separation: From Where the Wild Things Are to The Light Between Oceans…
Time for Six Degrees of Separation! You can find the details and rules of the #6degrees meme at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, but in a nutshell, everyone has the same starting book and from there, you connect to other books. Some of the connections made are so impressive, it’s a lot of fun to follow. The starting book … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation: From Where the Wild Things Are to The Light Between Oceans…
