We are in the third year of a pandemic. Everyone is going through something right now. Some people are doing better than others, and how well someone is doing right now can be affected by a lot of things. Money, job and housing security, intimate relationships, friendships and support safety nets differ from person to person. Continue reading
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Book Review of “Wild Souls” by Emma Marris: Rethinking nature conservation and the wild
This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through the link, it might mean that I can make a small commission. This helps keep my blog alive. Emma Marris’ book Wild Souls was an easy read for me at the beginning of 2022. I saw it in the nonfiction section at my … Continue reading
“Dálvi”: A Review of Laura Galloway’s memoir of living in the arctic tundra
This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on the link and making a purchase, I can make a very small commission. It is a vital way of keeping my small blog alive. It has been a while since I wrote any reviews or posted articles here. It has been a rough couple of months, I … Continue reading
Review of Niall Williams “This Is Happiness”: when the rain stops in Faha
When a telephone gets installed in Noe’s home, people line up to call loved ones from afar. However, the telephone calls are not really considered private. And indeed, many of the villagers feel that writing things down and sending letters is much more intimate and personal. Continue reading
A Review of “Shuggie Bain”: the lingering effects of poverty
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“A Lonely Girl Is a Dangerous Thing”: book review of Jessie Tu’s Debut Novel
Some links used on this page may have affiliate links. If you click through this link and decide to purchase something, I can make a tiny commission. If you love my blog and my recommendations and reviews, please think about supporting my blog in this way. It helps me keep my blog afloat. Since moving … Continue reading
Who Is Allowed Access to Education?: What Bri Lee’s “Who Gets To Be Smart” and Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara And the Sun” can tell us about equitable education
What does a nonfiction social commentary book from Australian writer Bri Lee have to do with a dystopian futuristic novel from Japanese-British author Kazuo Ishiguro? The short answer – A lot.
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Everything You Need to Know About Starting to Knit: A Guide From A Once, Reluctant Knitter
There was a lot I wish I had known about knitting and crocheting, which is mainly why I decided to share some tips and tools of the trade to help you on your journey. So let’s jump into it! Continue reading
The Endless Pursuit of Chasing Your Dreams: A book review of William Boyd’s “Trio”
This article contains affiliate links. These links don’t cost anything extra for you, but if you click on the link and buy a book through these links I can make a very small commission. This helps me keep my tiny blog afloat. Trio by William Boyd has been one of those books that has grown … Continue reading
“Witness”: A Review of Louise Milligan’s Investigations into the Human Costs for Seeking Justice
This book is not easy to read. It is harrowing and it made me extremely emotional and it even made me cry. With that said, I also feel that this book is extremely important and desperately needed – not just for the Australian criminal justice system, but for many countries the world over. Continue reading
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