In recent times I have been mostly writing quick reviews for the kids books I read on Goodreads, but every now and again I read one that I feel is worthy of a bigger post here. A book that I want to spend more time with, thinking about it - it's impact on me, the … Continue reading How It Feels To Float by Helena Fox
Now what am I going to do? I've just finished the seventh book in Gentil's Rowland Sinclair series, Give the Devil His Due...and book eight is not due until September next year! How can I possible wait that long for my next fix of Rowly, Edna, Milton and Clyde? Especially since Give the Devil His … Continue reading Give the Devil His Due by Sulari Gentil
Melbourne based author/illustrator Anna Walker has been shortlisted for this years CBCA Early Childhood category with Mr Huff.Mr Huff shows us what can happen when you let negative thoughts take over. We see how a bad day can get worse or better depending on how you think about it.As negative thoughts take hold of our … Continue reading Mr Huff by Anna Walker
I finished Tsukuru a week ago but have struggled to write my review. I'm not sure what I have to say or how to say it.Tsukuru is a much quieter story than 1Q84. It's also a lot shorter! The editing and translation felt more succinct; either that, or I'm getting used to Murakami's style.Loneliness, depression, … Continue reading Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami
You know how it is when you read a really, really good book?You love it soooo much, that you want everyone you know to read it & love it too.But you don't want to give away too much of the storyline, because you want everyone to discover it with the same fresh innocence as yourself.Therefore, … Continue reading The Apple Tart of Hope by Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
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