What this author has had to overcome at such a young age is heartbreaking. She has survived with courage, tenacity and grace.

Brilliant. Loved it.

Super heavy on the introspection. But I think I gained something from reading it.

Brilliantly written.

Kimmerer knows how to blend science with storytelling, humility, heart and spirit.

SOOOOO sentimental I almost rolled my eyes…. But then I didn‘t, cos deep down I really liked it.
Trent Dalton is a magical storyteller. He has told these people‘s love stories with tenderness, care, sentimentality and a dash of good humour.

Although this is a tragic story, it was wonderful to be immersed in the world of the Haenyeo.

Where can I sign up to become a Bryologist?

I‘m new to poetry. This was absolutely lovely.

Short stories are not my thing, but these were interesting. A little repetitive at times but engaging nonetheless

Absolutely brilliant. Demon‘s voice was wonderfully written. What a character.

5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is absolutely outstanding. It is so well written. It‘s moving, inspiring, heartbreaking and allows a glimpse into the hurdles and adversity that most of us will never experience. It will give you a great big dose of empathy. I‘m so glad to have read it.

This is so beautiful written that it almost reads like poetry.

An interesting true crime read about Thallium poisoning in Sydney in the 1940‘s and 50‘s.

Devoted observation of the Sawtooth Pack led the Dutchers to write this touching account of their fond memories of living with these wolves and what we can all learn from the pack‘s values

I absolutely adored this book. Great writing, fantastic characters, exciting plot, fantastic setting and 100 percent heartfelt.

Freaking fascinating. I loved every moment of this book. Highly recommend

Inspired by true events, Sue Monk Kidd brings both history and these characters to life. It‘s a beautiful book.

I liked the story but not the writing, which is understandable as it‘s a translation. However it felt clunky to read and a tad repetitive. The way the female character‘s perspectives were written also felt a little off base.
Nevertheless, it was a short read with an interesting plot line.

Quirky and contemplative, this book does not follow a typical formula.
I liked it.

This book is definitely worth your time and attention. Beautifully articulated. I felt like I was right there with her.

Such a sweet book. This was lovely to read.

A compelling and thoughtful account of trials of the murder of Joe Cinque.
My first Helen Garner book. It took me a little while to become accustomed to her style, but I appreciated her candidness and her thoughtful observations.

I recently listened to a podcast interviewing Kerry about her book, and couldn‘t wait to read it.
The interview was so interesting and touched on themes that I would love to know more about, such as belonging and discovery of self. But there was something about the book that I didn‘t quite connect with, I‘m not sure why.

I love books that can express the beauty of nature. This book doesn‘t just express it, it embodies it.

Written by Geraldine Brooks in 1995 about the women she met and their experiences, when she was working as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East.
A difficult but informative read. I‘m glad to have read this.

I‘m not into video games at all, but I still really enjoyed this book, which goes to show how well it‘s written.

This is a beautiful book.

I do love the way Maggie O‘Farrell writes. I couldn‘t put this down.

Loved this! So interesting and useful.

This is well laid out and easy to read. The last section has some breathing practices and mantras, which I‘ve not gotten to just yet.
If I‘m honest, I‘m not really in the right phase of my life right now where I can embody the philosophies in this book, but hopefully I come back to revisit it one day.

Loved it! Loved the characters, the storyline, the setting, the way it was written, the little tie in to The Dictionary of Lost Words. Loved that it was set in the bindery of the Oxford University Press. This is a beautiful novel showing us a slice of history told through women‘s eyes.

I‘m new to learning about the enneagram and this was a great introduction.
It really is a joy to spend time thinking about the different types and where you and your people fall over the 9 types. I found it very interesting and will probably continue to think about it for some time.
The only problem I had with it was that I would‘ve preferred the spirituality parts to be spirituality without Christianity.

I‘m not really sure how I feel about this book, the characters or the series to be honest.
It may not be for everyone but it is a complex, intricate and intelligent story.

This book! Wow… what a masterpiece.
The story, the characters, the female friendships and relationships but mostly the evolution of Celie. This is an amazing story.

‘Blindsides‘ are one of the scariest things we can imagine happening to us. This book is about what happens when life blindsides us, how people cope after deep tragedy and the potential for post traumatic growth.
It doesn‘t sound like it, but it‘s actually a hopeful book.

Beautiful prose. I had to pause several times while reading, to allow the loveliness of her words to sit within me.

Michelle shares the complicated relationship she had with her mother and while doing so, uncovers the unconventional ways in which her mother loved her and showed her love. It was touching to watch Michelle discover these little gems while processing her grief.

This is a very honest portrayal of a person. Did I always like Sandra Pankhurst? Nope! But I sure admire the hell out of how she has survived the traumas of her life.
At one point, the author connects with a hoarder in this book when she says about the type of books she likes: “Anything which shows the human strength under the most appalling circumstances helps me to survive”.
That is the kind of book that Sarah Krasnostein has written here.

This is a lovely book. Pip has such a way with words. The prose is thoughtful and captures the magic of the moment. It‘s a book about discovery and dreams and the search for a way of life that can bring peace and joy.

I loved the way this was written. It was absolutely riveting. Jennette has managed to tell her heartbreaking story in such a smart and humorous way that it is impossible to put it down. 5 stars

Riveting. I could not drag myself away from this book and Susannah‘s account of what happened to her.

This was incredibly good writing.
I liked this book, although I‘m aware it may not be for everyone.

The plot thickens….

Viola takes us on her journey of the rediscovery of herself. She shows us the value of finding and having compassion for your younger self.

Maggie‘s telling of her brushes with death sent a shiver along my spine. Especially the first and last chapters.
Definitely worth reading.

I think it‘s safe to say that I got some value from this book! 😆
The 10th anniversary edition has a section for note taking and Brene encourages the reader to inhabit the book in order to integrate it into your life. So I went for it! I learnt so much. The integration into my life part will take some time and practice and probably a lot of forgetting and then revisiting. I‘m so glad I read this.
5 stars.

Always be yourself. Unless you can be Elizabeth Zott, then be Elizabeth Zott! I loved this character. This is a brilliant book.