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Tag: Tim Winton

Friday Flashback – Dirt Music by Tim Winton

14 November 201313 June 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 4 Comments

After reading Eyrie recently, I'm feeling more ambivalent about Tim Winton than I've ever felt before. I went through a similar phase after trying to read The Riders - a novel I miserably failed to engage with on any level. It also had the dubious honour of being one of the first books I decided … Continue reading Friday Flashback – Dirt Music by Tim Winton

Eyrie | Tim Winton #AUSfiction

10 November 201324 September 2022 ~ Brona's Books ~ 18 Comments

I've been putting off writing this review, simply because I'm not sure what to say about Tim Winton's Eyrie now that I've finished it. Will this be a positive, negative review or a negative, positive review? I thought if I sat with it for a few days some reviewing inspiration would strike, but it hasn't. … Continue reading Eyrie | Tim Winton #AUSfiction

A – Z Blog Hop: A is for Australia

3 April 20125 April 2022 ~ Brona's Books ~ 1 Comment

Before writing this post I spent some time browsing through my bookshelves searching out Australian books and authors. As I ran my hands along the spines and moved up and down the shelves I began to realise how many Australian books and Australian authors have had a huge impact on my life at different times. … Continue reading A – Z Blog Hop: A is for Australia

She’s Making A List and Checking it Twice

4 December 201120 July 2022 ~ Brona's Books ~ Leave a comment

It's that time of year again. When we pull out all the cheesy, corny Christmas books and songs. The ones that make us cringe, cry or cheer and not always for joy. But I'll save the ones to avoid for another day. Today I'm feeling sentimental and I want to share some of my favourites from my years … Continue reading She’s Making A List and Checking it Twice

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