Better late than never! The last two books I read for Novella November were Angela O’Keeffe’s The Sitter and Rose Tremain’s Absolutely and Forever. Continue reading
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Sample Saturday – three new releases
Sample Saturday is when I wade through the eleventy billion samples I have downloaded on my Kindle. I’m slowly chipping away and deciding whether it’s buy or bye. This week, all are new releases I’ve spotted around the traps. Continue reading
My Best Books for 2021
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
Reading Challenges 2021
It’s technically possible to squeeze in another couple of books before midnight on December 31, 2021 but unlikely, so I think I can safely draw a line under the reading challenges for the year.
I participated in six challenges this year – finished three; one is ongoing; and I failed two – (one miserably, one by a whisker). Continue reading
Nonfiction November – My Year in Nonfiction
It’s time for Nonfiction November, starting with my ‘Year in Nonfiction’, hosted by What’s Nonfiction?. Continue reading
20 Books of Summer (Winter) 2021 – Challenge Complete(ish)
The 20 Books of Summer reading challenge drew to a close yesterday, on Melbourne’s first distinctly-Spring-like day (it was 22 degrees and glorious). Continue reading
My latest listens
Snowflake by Louise Nealon Continue reading
Bookish (and not so bookish) Thoughts
01. My boy is on his adventure at sea. Continue reading
Still running out of time for reviews
I’m determined to review everything I’ve read, even if it means a measly few words… Continue reading
Six Degrees of Separation – from Sanditon to Bunny
It’s time for #6degrees. Start at the same place as other wonderful readers, add six books, and see where you end up. Continue reading