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The Inaugural Stella Prize

Posted on 17/04/2013 by

Last night the inaugural Stella Prize for women’s writing was awarded to Carrie Tiffany, for her novel Mateship With Birds. The prize awards $50,000 to recognize fantastic writing by Australian women. The name of the prize comes from one of … Continue reading →

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I Was That Girl

Posted on 13/03/2013 by

Customers divulge their book club secrets to me. “Oh, often I don’t finish the book! I just run out of time…” I judge them. Harshly. How dare you? How dare you gather a group of people who are passionate about … Continue reading →

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A Month of Reading

Posted on 01/03/2013 by

It’s been one of those months where the amount of books bought, borrowed and acquired have far outweighed the books I’ve finished reading. I’ve been plugging away at a great many collections and journals, reading a poem, essay or short … Continue reading →

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Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Posted on 10/02/2013 by

SPOILERS: In this review, I discuss things that aren’t revealed until almost the end of the book. Consider yourself warned. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about young people’s fiction, and whether we have a responsibility to police what’s being … Continue reading →

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Keeping A Promise

Posted on 04/02/2013 by

I promised myself that this year would be the year of saying “Yes” to opportunities, even if it means (especially if it means) pushing myself.  Today’s trip to the library was on a mission. A friend is starting a book club, which … Continue reading →

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Review: Wheat Belly

Posted on 16/01/2013 by

I generally make a habit of not reviewing self-help, motivation, health or diet type books, lest I draw attention to my hideous addiction to the idea of bettering myself. But after reading a friend’s blog post admitting that she’s addicted … Continue reading →

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The Numbers Game

Posted on 02/01/2013 by

Welcome to 2013! A new year always prompts reflection and resolutions, and I’m no different to the majority of people. What was 2012 for me? 2012 started with a new job at a bookstore. I landed a role as an … Continue reading →

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Review: Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

Posted on 29/12/2012 by

Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore lives up to its name: it is run by Mr Penumbra, it is open 24-hours, and it does sell some books… But Mr Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is also much more than the name on its front … Continue reading →

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How Do I Choose Books?

Posted on 05/12/2012 by

Today when I went to the library, I was approached by a training librarian who asked some questions about how I choose my books. It’s a pretty simple question, yes, but it’s also hard to answer, and it made me … Continue reading →

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A Month of Reading

Posted on 01/12/2012 by

1st of December means the first day of summer. The last month of the year. 24 days until Christmas. 30 days until New Years Eve. Here’s what I read in November. What did you read? Books Bought: Marionette, by Jessica … Continue reading →

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