Book Reflections – Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
I love Geraldine Brooks’ writing. I’ve loved her since I read her non-fiction book Nine Parts of Desire in the 1990s and my mind was opened to the world of … Continue reading
Book Reflections – The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy wrote another novel! The God of Small Things is an amazing book and Roy’s fans (me included) have been holding their breath since 1997 wondering if she would … Continue reading
Book Reflections – The Caliph’s Splendor by Benson Bobrick
I’ve been saving this gem for a few years since I bought it second hand at the Lifeline book fair. I’d never heard of Benson Bobrick but this is his … Continue reading
Book Reflections – The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
For book group this month I drew on a recommendation from a dear friend in Norway and chose The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa. I love Haruki Murakami‘s earlier … Continue reading
Book Reflections – Swing Time by Zadie Smith
White Teeth by Zadie Smith is a great book. When a second hand copy of Swing Time became available to me, I tucked it away as a treat to read … Continue reading
Book Reflections – Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
These reflections are from the translation by Mabel Lee of Soul Mountain by Nobel Prize winning author Gao Xingjian. I received this book as a birthday present 10 years ago … Continue reading
Book Reflections – In Exile from the Land of Snows by John F Avedon
I picked up this book at the Lifeline second hand book fair. I remember becoming aware of Tibet in the 1980s as a child in eastern Australia. I have always … Continue reading
Book Reflections – Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
For book group this month we read Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. I won’t say much because I don’t want to spoil the suspense for you. It’s a compelling … Continue reading
Book Reflections – The Glass Room by Simon Mawer
Blogger Anna kindly suggested I read The Glass Room by Simon Mawer. I really enjoyed the book. It spans WWII and features the Holocaust. I have read many accounts already … Continue reading
Book Reflections – The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif
Blogger Anna kindly suggested I read The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif. I am grateful for the recommendation! I have not been to Egypt but I’ve spent time in … Continue reading
