This month I read two awesome books by two favourite authors, Heather Webber and Selina Fenech, some important Australian classics and a moving collection of short stories, took a chance on a new author, and loved a queer contemportary romance and a fascinating historical fiction... 46 of 80 - The Lights of Sugarberry Cove by
This month I read one of my favourite novels of the year - Morgan Is My Name - and bought my first special edition book (a reward for finishing and submitting my second oracle deck, lol), and read a wide range of genres, from MG and contemporary to fantasy, non-fiction, and a strange faery/folk tale.
June was a good reading month, with four books by Australian authors and another four from around the globe. I especially loved Like A Curse by wonderful Scottish writer Elle McNicoll and The Gift of Life by Queenslander Josephine Moon, and Wiradyuri author Anita Heiss’s new children’s book Bidhi Galang... 31 of 80 - Magical
I only managed to read four books in April, but I loved them all. Three were by awesome Australian authors, and the fourth was by a US favourite. 19 of 80 - Not Meeting Mr Right by Anita Heiss Congratulations to Anita Heiss on her relaunched rom-com Not Meeting Mr Right – last night’s Brisbane
I read ten awesome books in October, helped a little by cardiac rehab and recovery time. I loved Midnight At the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber so much I bought her next three audiobooks - and listened to another one in November, and bought all the paperbacks too, so I could read them again in
September was a busy reading month, with some wonderful books by favourite authors - the brilliant novel Home by Larissa Behrendt, and Anita Heiss’s memoir Am I Black Enough For You? 10 Years On - plus a lovely faery tale, The Vintage Witch by Melanie Karsak, and more... 56 of 90 - Home by Larissa
I keep thinking I’ve almost finished this crazy deadline, and I’ll be able to curl up on the couch with a book, but sadly not quite. But audiobooks have allowed me to keep reading... well, listening to... books, and I’m so grateful to all the authors who create them. How We Love by Clementine Ford
September was a wonderful month for reading - and I was grateful again for audiobooks, which helped me get through a few extra titles in a busy work month... I would never have read Jacqueline Bublitz’s (47 of 52), except that it was a book club choice - but I’m glad I did. It’s about
In 2019 I challenged myself to read a book a week – and hit 52. In 2020, I managed more than 70. I’m looking forward to trying to match that in 2021! The beautiful, heartbreaking, deeply moving, tragic and love-filled Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray by Anita Heiss was my first May read, and I loved it so
In 2019 I challenged myself to read a book a week – and hit 52. In 2020, I managed more than 70. I'm looking forward to trying to match that in 2021! My first read for the year was Who Am I? by Anita Heiss, which is heartbreakingly sad, incredibly moving, yet ultimately filled with
August was a wonderful mix of important stories, gorgeous fantasy, a nostalgic hit, and faery tales and faery tale reimaginings. An Enchantment of Ravens (47 of 52) by Margaret Rogerson is a lovely, magical tale of faeries and humans, forbidden love, sweet romance, a desperate quest, and an enchanting, gorgeously described world with flawed characters and
July was a fascinating month for books, and online book launches. Living On Stolen Land (40 of 52) by Ambelin Kwaymullina is a short, powerful book that *everyone* should read (although sadly those who most need to hear these words of wisdom – including politicians, police and policy makers – will turn away again). It’s
June has been a strange, unsettling month, of high tension, of long overdue attention on black lives mattering, and of educating ourselves to learn more, do more and be better. Award-winning journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge’s book Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race (34 of 52) is a searing, illuminating, absolutely necessary examination
