01. A couple of years ago I had a salad epiphany (I’m not overstating it). I realised that there was no such thing as a ‘tasty, simple salad that you could throw together at the last minute’. Instead, all the best salads appear simple but are actually quite complex and/or take time to prepare. I bought a book that became my Salad Bible. Truly, it’s the best. So I was excited to discover that the author, Hetty McKinnon, has a new book out – Neighbourhood. Continue reading
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Christmas in Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up
Seems a little early for a reading challenge wrap-up but it’s true, the Christmas in Summer Reading Challenge, hosted by Brona’s Books, is done and dusted. Continue reading
Unspeakable Things by Kathleen Spivack
Unspeakable Things by Kathleen Spivack
Sometimes the title of a book is a review in itself. There are many unspeakable things in this book that I sincerely hope I never have to think about again. At the top of the list –
- the use of the word aureole
Soon-to-be-released Reading Roulette
Onward I go with the Christmas in Summer reading challenge (Hot Little Hands won the last round and it’s next on my reading list) – this time I’m picking from books that are soon-to-be-released. These ARCs are doing the rounds – which one should I read first?
- My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
- The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt by Tracy Farr
- Unspeakable Things by Kathleen Spivack
- Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss
- The Portable Veblen by Elizabeth McKenzie