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When I think of #theworldismyoyster I think of opportunity. So I picked the book The Opportunist as my book for August's #titlesandtunes and my song...Lose Yourself by Eminem.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Z01UMMf7V1o0MzF86s6WJ

Of course, as usual, I have no idea when in August I'll get to this...so, we will see.

#Cinfhen #BarbaraBB

Undoubtedly one of my favourite books and authors. “A Tale of Love and Darkness” is the story of a country through the life of the author, Amos Oz. The imagery and the personal stories, together with the narration of the historical events and the appearance of remarkable writers in the story make of this book a unique literary jewel.

PICK, PICK, PICK!
I adored this book. Winton really does write Australia well. The language, the characters and the landscape.
This book has it all, the good and the bad. It made me both laugh out loud and cry. I'm sure Jaxie and Fintan will stay with me a long time.
#Ozfiction is awesome!

#HeatOfJuly Day 16: #HotInHere with a face marked by fire in this powerful novel. As Fats noted in her review: The Rough-Face Girl is an Algonquin Indian tale that presents an enchanting retelling of Cinderella. It speaks of kindness, humility, and beauty that radiates from within. Full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-7D4

This has been on my shelf for yrs. and now seemed to be the appropriate time to read it. Through the lives of 6 North Korean defectors, the book details everyday life there, including horrific descriptions of the effects of the famine (Up to 20% of the population died of starvation or resultant illness, and babies and children‘s physical and cognitive developments were forever stunted.). Con‘t below:

Spring is finally arriving in the PNW and my garden is going wild.
I‘ve never read this one by Kadare. Anyone?

12 year old Steven wants to locate the body of his uncle who was killed years before by a child molester. He thinks this will “fix” his dysfunctional family. After months of unsuccessful digging on the moor, he decides to go to the source. His letter to the murderer in jail sets off a game of cat and mouse. My problem with the book is that too much of it was taken up by the tedious, mundane details of a Steven‘s life before it became suspenseful.

#rocktober #morningglory #Cinfhen #Barbarabb we have little sun this morning ( would love to have posted the sun ) So, this little pot contains my #morningglory Love My coffee ☕️☕️☕️👍good morning Littens. Or good evening 😉