Read whatever, whenever, however.
It's the first day of winter and it certainly feels like it! It's been rainy and cold, which is excellent for staying at home and reading. Thanks to the parcel postie and courier drivers who were kind and made sure these books didn't get wet: Better Luck Next Time by Kate Hilton (available 16th June)... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of the budgerigar, native to Australia and known around the world. The good: A lot of very interesting facts about budgies. The not-so-good: Very sad reading about their early exportation and smuggling. Why I chose it: I love budgies. Thanks to Allen & Unwin for the copy. Year: 2020 Pages: 252... Continue Reading →
Happy Orthodox Easter. The weather is more Easter-like (rainy) and the eggs are 50% off. It's been another week of isolation, but having a structure to the day helps. What also helps is Parcel Post, the postie and a special parcel postie delivering all on the same day – thank you! Here's what arrived over... Continue Reading →
Happy Easter. It's been too hot here for chocolate so I'm waiting until the weather cools down. Other than that, I've not done too much but wait for the postie, read, be online and work. My order from Readings in Melbourne arrived, as did three separate deliveries in the space of about 15 minutes (super... Continue Reading →
In these awkward days, I feel it's important to have something to read to take us away from news and endless refreshing. I'm pleased to share with you today a chapter sampler from The Deceptions by Suzanne Leal. It's a story across time full of secrets and intrigue: Moving from wartime Europe to modern day... Continue Reading →
In brief: A story in three parts about a group of teenagers at a high school focusing on theatre. What is true? What has been omitted? And what are straight out lies? The good: Brilliant writing evokes great images. The not-so-good: The second part had me confused in places. Why I chose it: It won... Continue Reading →
Last week was one without precedence. But you came here because of books, and that's what I want to talk about. Here are the five books in the mail. Such beautiful colours! Budgerigar by Sarah Harris and Don Baker (available 31st March, RRP $29.99) was from Allen & Unwin and is of course, about budgies.... Continue Reading →
I'm planning on a quiet one this week – looking below, you might be able to guess why! So many great books…one a day for the working week! Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe arrived from Harlequin (available 24th February). Twins Libby and Alice have their own problems – Alice is going through a... Continue Reading →
Where did that week go? It was busy in some parts, fun in others. Just one book in the mail this week, but I did supplement with some purchases: The House on Endless Waters by Emuna Elon (translated from the Hebrew by Anthony Berris and Linda Yechiel) was a lovely surprise from Allen & Unwin.... Continue Reading →
