Well, I've found the solution to breaking my record of not having read one Six Degrees starting book this year: suggest a book to Kate and hope she likes it! I did, and she did, and so it is that I have read this month's starting book, Maurice Sendak's picture book classic, Where the wild … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Where the wild things are TO …
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Six degrees of separation, FROM Murmur TO …
And still it continues, and by this I mean my unbroken record this year of not having read the Six Degrees of Separation meme starting book. Who is to blame for this parlous state of affairs? Not me, of course - haha - but our meme leader Kate! I forgive her, though, and direct you to … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Murmur TO …
Ten Year Blogiversary Giveaway Winners
And so, as promised, I drew the two winners of my one year blogiverary giveaway yesterday, May 10, but I was out of town, so decided to way until I returned home to my proper computing facilities, to write the announcement post. There were 11 entries in the non-Australian draw and 16 in the Australian … Continue reading Ten Year Blogiversary Giveaway Winners
Six degrees of separation, FROM The dry TO …
Well, my record for 2019's Six Degrees of Separation meme continues, that is, I still haven't read a starting book! By comparison, last year I'd read three of the first five (which may have been a record in the opposite direction!) However, I have always read the books in my chain. And now before I share … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The dry TO …
Ten Year Blogiversary for Whispering Gums, with a Giveaway
Today, my blog turns 10! I can hardly believe it. I really didn't expect to be still writing it ten years on when I started way back there in May 2009, but it can become addictive, as many of you know yourselves! I must say that I started shyly. I was nervous about sharing my … Continue reading Ten Year Blogiversary for Whispering Gums, with a Giveaway
Six degrees of separation, FROM How to be both TO …
I don't think I've read one Six Degrees of Separation meme starting book yet this year! But that hasn't stopped me giving it a go. Who said you have to read a book to write about it! Many a student has known that's not necessary! (Never fear though, I always read the books I review on … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM How to be both TO …
My literary week (15), readings and readers
As regular readers here know, my "literary week" posts are irregular affairs, usually inspired by something I really want to share (or document for my own benefit!) And so it is this week … Reading Boochani in public ... and related thoughts I was especially pleased, given the events in Christchurch last Friday week, that … Continue reading My literary week (15), readings and readers
Six degrees of separation, FROM The arsonist TO …
Our ever-creative meme-leader Kate has chosen well for this month's Six Degrees of Separation meme (which, as you probably know by now, you can find more about if you click on her blog name: booksaremyfavouriteandbest). I said she's chosen well - even though it's a book I haven't read - because it's been longlisted for this … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The arsonist TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Fight Club TO …
Kate has chosen a doozy for this month's Six Degrees of Separation meme (about which you can find more if you click on her blog name: booksaremyfavouriteandbest). Meanwhile, assuming you have done that or that you already understand the meme, I'm getting on with the show. Like last month, we are starting with a book that I … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Fight Club TO …
Jennifer Down, Pulse points (Guest post by Amanda) (#BookReview)
Amanda is on a roll, reading several Aussie women writers, so when she offered me a review of Jennifer Down's collection of short stories, Pulse points, of course I said yes. I love her opening explanation of why she loves short stories - I couldn't have said it better myself. Amanda's review I love short … Continue reading Jennifer Down, Pulse points (Guest post by Amanda) (#BookReview)
