And suddenly it's the end of the year again, meaning time for the annual highlights posts. For me, this means posting my reading highlights on December 31, and blogging highlights on January 1. I do my Reading Highlights on the last day of the year, so I will have read (even if not reviewed) all … Continue reading Reading highlights for 2024
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Shirley Hazzard, The bay of noon (#BookReview)
Shirley Hazzard's novella, The bay of noon, has been in my sights for a long time, but finally, this Novellas-in-November year, I managed to get it out of my sights and into my hands. It's the first of two novellas I read for the month, but the second to review. Such was my November (and … Continue reading Shirley Hazzard, The bay of noon (#BookReview)
Six degrees of separation, FROM Sandwich TO …
And here we are again at the last Six Degrees of the year. I'm not going to say the obvious about time, as you are all thinking it anyhow, I'm sure. Instead, I will just wish you the best of the season. I hope it's a contented and peaceful one for you all. Now, on … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Sandwich TO …
Novellas in November 2024, Part 2 (New to my TBR)
November is over and, as I expected, I didn't get to post much for Novellas in November. However, I did read a couple of novellas and started another short form work (ie nonfiction), and, more to the point, I did read some participants' posts which resulted in my noting some "New to my TBR" options. … Continue reading Novellas in November 2024, Part 2 (New to my TBR)
Nonfiction November 2024, Weeks 1-3
My participation in Nonfiction November tends to be sporadic. Last year, I wrote some weekly and some combined posts, but I did address the weekly questions conscientiously. However, the prompt questions are, I think, much the same this year and my answers would be very similar, so I'm not going to be as thorough this … Continue reading Nonfiction November 2024, Weeks 1-3
Novellas in November 2024, Part 1
This November has been - well, about as busy as usual. I am secretary of an association for which, in November, we present our annual lecture and also hold our AGM. It all takes time and energy. I am therefore planning to combine my Novella in November (run by Cathy of 746 Books and Rebecca … Continue reading Novellas in November 2024, Part 1
Margaret Atwood, Widows (#Review)
Marcie's (Buried in Print) MARM (Margaret Atwood Reading Month) event is now seven years old, but this is only my second contribution. I read a reasonable amount of Atwood before blogging, and since then have let her slide somewhat, though I have reviewed a couple of books here. You can't read it all - but, … Continue reading Margaret Atwood, Widows (#Review)
Six degrees of separation, FROM Intermezzo TO …
For the last two Six Degrees I was away from home - first in outback Queensland and then in Melbourne - but this month we are back in our little apartment enjoying Canberra's spring. And, I'm rarin' to go with this month's Six Degrees. If you don't know how the #SixDegrees meme works, please check … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Intermezzo TO …
Michael Wilding, The man of slow feeling (#Review, #1970 Club)
Michael Wilding's short story, "The man of slow feeling", is hopefully the first of two reviews I post for the 1970 Club, but we'll see if I get the second one done. I have been making a practice of reading Australian short stories for the Year Clubs, so when the year is chosen I go … Continue reading Michael Wilding, The man of slow feeling (#Review, #1970 Club)
Monday musings on Australian literature: 1970 in fiction
Once again it's Karen's (Kaggsy's Bookish Rambling) and Simon's (Stuck in a Book) "Year Club" week. This week, it is 1970, and it runs from today, 14th to 20th October. As for the last 6 clubs, I am devoting my Monday Musings to the week. Despite the excitement and idealism of the 1960s, 1970 Australia … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: 1970 in fiction
