Ahhh Ian McEwan!My love affair with McEwan and his books is such a seesaw of anticipation, hope, expectation and oh so often disappointment. Atonement is the only book that has lasted the distance for me, although I'm willing to give Chesil Beach another shot, as in hindsight, I read it for the first time at … Continue reading Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
As someone who understands and knows solitude pretty extensively I was instantly attracted to this title.Feeling that my solitude and busy times are currently out of whack also made this seem like the right book at the right time.But I'm not sure that Solitude by Michael Harris is really about solitude.It was more of an … Continue reading Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular Life in a Crowded World by Michael Harris
It was only a matter of time before we saw picture books for children that contained themes about mobile phone use. The two latest offerings deal with the positive aspects as well as the addictive nature of technology and social media.Australian writer/illustrator Nick Bland gives us The Fabulous Friend Machine. Popcorn the hen is a … Continue reading Picture Book Technology & Online Safety
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