I should be doing lots of other things rather than blogging tonight. But here I am, hunched up in front of the fire trying to keep warm, ignoring all the boxes that need packing and trying to pretend that the magic packing fairies will turn up in my sleep, wave their magic wands and sprinkle … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
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It’s Monday – oh no, not again!
It's Monday! And what am I reading?Not much as it turns out.I have just had a week fully, completely and totally immersed in boys and soccer.The boys have had a fabulous time and it is a lovely bonding week for the boys every year when we go to Canberra for Kanga Cup.It's also a lovely … Continue reading It’s Monday – oh no, not again!
It’s Monday What Are You Reading?
I've been rather slack about keeping track of my reading lately.A big part of that is thanks to Corinne's Gone With the Wind readalong.GWTW is a reread for me and unlike my first read 20 years ago, where I raced through the story to see what happened, this read is far more leisurely and thoughtful. … Continue reading It’s Monday What Are You Reading?
A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman
I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to A Year of Marvellous Ways.I read When God Was A Rabbit four years ago and adored it from start to finish. When an ARC of Winman's much anticipated second novel turned up at work two days before my holidays - I knew it was … Continue reading A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman
It’s Monday
It's Monday! or ngày thứ hai as they say in Vietnam.This week I hope to read, or at least browse through my travel guides for Vietnam to prepare for our upcoming holiday. Yes, excitement levels are rapidly rising - the anticipation is as delicious as a green papaya salad!If you have been to Vietnam and have … Continue reading It’s Monday
It’s Monday
Another It's Monday; another week begins.The weather has now taken a definite turn towards the cooler side of things on the east coast of Australia.It's nice not to be so hot & sweaty all the time, but I do not like the long, dark, cold winters (& Sydney doesn't even get that cold!!)I dislike wearing … Continue reading It’s Monday