Over the past month, I’ve read quite a few books and listened to just as many audio books. I’ve possibly been not making good choices as most of the books read, I would classify as three star. They were enjoyable but not memorable. The two books here are the exception. I have given them both […]
August Book Corner 2021
I have read many books about the Camino de Santiago and about pilgrimages in general, both before I headed off to do my own pilgrimage across Spain, and since, as I relive memories of those wonderful experiences as a pilgrim. My Book Corner book this month is a pilgrimage book that is extremely special to […]
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June Book Corner
It’s been a while since I’ve written about the books I’ve been reading, so I thought it was about time, I started doing more regular updates. I love reading about the books that other bloggers are reading, as they often give me inspiration for my next book. I do have a pile of books on […]
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Audio Books I’ve Listened to Recently
I’ve been an avid reader since I was a child. Once my mother considered me old enough and responsible enough to walk to the shopping centre alone, nothing could keep me away from our local library. We were able to borrow three books at a time. so I was there numerous times each week, for […]
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My Best Reads of 2020
The only criteria to get into my ‘top’ books list of the year is enjoyment. I don’t take into account literary merit at all, as it’s my opinion that any book enjoyed is a great book. I’m not ashamed to say that I have no snobbishness at all about books. I love reading both classics […]
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Exciting Blog Announcement
Tomorrow Jan 31 is my birthday I will be turning 65, which really amazes me. Where have the years gone? I have no idea! I find it a bit difficult to get my head around the fact that I’ve now hit retirement age. But I do intend to keep working and to keep exercising for […]
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Bendigo Writers Festival 2018
Last weekend was the much anticipated Bendigo Writers Festival. The festival is in it’s seventh year, and gets bigger and better each year. I spent a fabulous weekend of conversation and learning. The sessions I attended are outlined below. Friday A FAIR AND TRUTHFUL RELATIONSHIP In the wake of the Uluru Statement, four historians came […]