Reading
February 28, 2019
Even before I attended a single session at this year’s Perth Writers Week, I had an ever increasing list of authors to hear and books to check out. I seriously would have needed a personal loan if I’d bought every book I thought worth reading. Although I’ve narrowed that list to 19 (and I limited […]
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February 19, 2019
Writers in Exile #1: Victor Hugo
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For the past 20 years, my overseas travel has had a distinct cycling flavour, on account of my husband’s Italian heritage, and his obsession with bikes. One day I’ll design a literary tour instead, and visit not only the homes of famous authors, but also the settings of my favourite stories. That trip will have […]
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February 2, 2019
Welcome once again to Six Degrees of Separation. If you’re new to this, then all you need to know is that on the first Saturday of each month, Kate from booksaremyfavouriteandbest nominates a book. Participants – which can include you if you wish to accept this bookish challenge – then link that title to six […]
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January 22, 2019
19 Books to Read in 2019
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I have an eclectic reading taste, as you’ll discover if you check out the list of books I hope to read this year. Some have won awards, others are by favourite authors, and still more have caught my eye simply because they sound like a great weekend read. This year, I’m not committing to any […]
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January 5, 2019
It’s time to play Six Degrees of Separation for the first time in 2019. We’re talking about the bookish meme in which Kate from booksaremyfavouriteandbest suggests a book title, and we all link it to six others in any random way our minds choose to make connections. It’s easy and it’s fun, so please play […]
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November 3, 2018
It’s once again time for Six Degrees of Separation. Start with the same book as other readers, link it to six other titles, and see where you end up. This month, we’re starting with the classic Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray. My Fair Lady has a word in common with Vanity Fair, and is […]
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