I spent the first half of Patricia Lockwood’s No One is Talking About This thinking “What…?” (similar reading experience to Fun Camp by Gabe Durham). And at some point I updated my progress on Goodreads by noting that I didn’t think I was cool enough for this book… because what the hell was going on? And then SUDDENLY it shifts gear, and the first part of the book sits in stark contrast to the second.
Something in the back of her head hurt. It was her new class consciousness. Continue reading
I should be studying for my mid-semester exam. Instead I’m doing this. I’ll be quick.
1. Annabel and Emma are starting a new meme – Six Degrees of Separation. I love the idea behind this and can’t wait to get started. Join in everyone!
2. The Miles Franklin 2014 longlist was announced today. Some people got their undies in a twist because Barracuda was left out.
3. We spent last weekend in Victoria’s beautiful King Valley. In my life BC (Before Children) I worked in catchment and water management. My work was all about rivers. Sometimes I forget the restorative power of rivers until I’m sitting next to one. Speaking of restorative, the trip also included wine, cheese and spectacular views. Continue reading
