Twitter has got me wondering what you ‘see’ when you read
Humans have long wanted to read the minds of others, to know how and what they think. Who would have…
Americans back a winner … when it comes to libraries
Just when you were shaking your heads at the inexplicable behaviour of Americans, from their penchant for guns to the…
What separates a good book from a great one?
There are bestsellers and prize winners, cult classics and must-reads. All of these are worth reading, and often for different…
A decade is a long time in life and literature
A lot can happen in 10 years. For me, there have been some big changes, including marriage and three kids,…
What I’ve Loved in 2019
Earlier this month I wrote about the 11 best books of 2019 for 10 Daily. However, there were also many…
Let It Go: The books most likely to be given away
Part of the appeal of book shopping in op shops is the element of chance involved. One day, you might…
I spy a literary turn off
Espionage has hit the news this week, with a Chinese spy reportedly defecting to Australia. This might sound like the…
Book Review: Islands by Peggy Frew
If you’re looking for a feel-good beach read and stumble across Islands because of its summery title, you might be…
What introverts love …. and hate
The Dirty Dancing soundtrack might not be an obvious source of controversial statements, but I felt a prickle of annoyance…
Notes on a nervous demographic
Books on anxiety are booming, according to a recent article in The Guardian. In 'This worried world: why anxiety memoirs…
