Tag Archives: Cheryl Strayed

Ten years, ten top books

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It hadn’t occurred to me to make a list of my top ten books of the decade until I saw such lists popping up everywhere. Given that books, blogging and lists go together like sand and sea, it’s ridiculous that I haven’t been working on my list for months! Continue reading →

Nonfiction November – Be the Expert

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Put your ‘expert’ hat on, it’s Week 3 of Nonfiction November.

This week, Doing Dewey asks us to share a bunch of books on a particular topic (be the expert). So, if you’re not into therapy-porn look away now, because I’ve selected books about the therapy experience. Continue reading →

Bookish (and not so bookish) Thoughts

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01. Yay! Favel Parrett has a new book coming in September – There Was Still Love.

02. And there was a hint from Heather Rose about her new book… Continue reading →

My Best Books for 2018

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I did away with ‘top tens’ a few years ago, and instead I finish the reading year with a recap of the books that are still speaking to me (less about four and five-star ratings, more about what has stuck). Continue reading →

Six Degrees of Separation – from A Christmas Carol to Tiny Beautiful Things

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It’s time for #6degrees. Start at the same place as other wonderful readers, add six books, and see where you end up!

This month we begin with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Continue reading →

My Best Books for 2017

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As I did last year, I’m paying less attention to four and five star ratings and more attention to the books that are still speaking to me. Continue reading →