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Tuesday evening discoveries in my building‘s book exchange.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Baird, which added to her very personal story of perseverance through hardship. Julia has been diagnosed with cancer three times and though that‘s a constant in the book, it‘s not the sole focus of the memoir. She writes about finding comfort in nature when dealing with anxiety and depression. This is something I can relate to. Nothing new, but helpful to hear often. A solid audiobook.

#libraryhaul 📚
Most for #bookspinbingo
The Bandit Queens for #camplitsy23

This book started off nicely about how to connect to nature & finding inner strength. But as it progress the focus shifted towards other issues. Overall the writing is good, but the connection from chapter to chapter was lacking. In this digital world this book ask us to slow down & listen to our surrounding for a bird song. It could ve focused on one aspect. 3.5🌟#nonfiction2022 #meditative #naturalitsy ( though less about nature 🤪)

I was slightly disappointed with this, hovering between a pick and so-so. I was definitely expecting more on nature. Still enjoyed it very much. It does contain a lot of wisdom. As an atheist, I was put off with the religious content, but others may appreciate it more than me.

Ha!!! I learned a new word today and it's a new favourite 😍 I never, ever, bloody ever want to be a grimalkin.

Such a pretty cover by Yellena James

https://yellena.com/

So happy to be chilling outside reading this delight today. @Blackink_WhitePaper snap x
#natureLitsy

#naturalitsy
I've managed to hoard another lovely selection of beautiful books for this month's #bookspinbingo (my chosen theme of oceans).

#weeklyforecast
I aim to finish Braiding Sweetgrass and Things I have withheld before starting the tagged book. Also need to collect library holds, will choose a fiction read from those.
@TheAromaofBooks @Cinfhen

This book definitely produces light in a darkened world. With its many references to poets, scholars, nature, and other great literature, this memoir will encourage you to keep going and, to not only to that, but also to find a better world in which to proceed. Lots of wisdom and hope here, and a great reliance on the natural world as salvation. It strengthens the heart.

Looking for some brighter days.

I often find books find me when I need them and this one did. I tried to savor it one chapter a night. I now need to remember these small truths everyday; to pay attention to the little things, to love freely,that the ordinary is extraordinarily and to find the good. A beautiful book to reach my goal of 100 for the year!

“Phosphorescence. Now there‘s a word to lift your hat to to…To find that phosphorescence, that light within— is the genius behind poetry.”
—Emily Dickinson

I feel like I read this at the right time for me.
It‘s always good to be reminded about what‘s important in life and making time to notice and seek awe, wonder and joy.
I lost a bit of interest towards the end, but I loved the majority of this book.

Been flat out working over school hols (thank goodness!) & haven't had much time for physical reading, but I've been listening to this fabulous audiobook on my long drives to & from jobs. It's the perfect companion to a lengthy drive & even though I didn't always look forward to listening to it early on, I sure got plenty from it soon after! Infact, I would happily read it again!
So much to think about, so much to learn.
So thought provoking.

I‘ve been flat out at work but I finally made it to my #lmpbc book for this month! I‘m not the ideal reader for this, I‘ve already learn a lot of this info through work and I think that‘s why I found it repetitive and a smidge preachy. I may have enjoyed it more if I was going into it fresh. The information is good, it‘s well written and that cover 😍😍😍 - it‘s just not the book for me. Still, glad I read it, that‘s the joy of book clubs!
#groupz

The real joy of holidays is I can read more often! This book is about that joy....about finding what brings “light” into your life.. be it gardening, reading, or drinking tea. It‘s a perfect time to reflect on our world.
Julia Baird is a well known journalist and presenter of a current affairs program here in Australia.... and the sort of person I‘d like to have a cup of tea with on my verandah!! 💕💕🌸

My reading spot on my verandah😊 Currently I am delving into Thomas Cromwell‘s life again in the second book by Hilary Mantel. It‘s a fascinating time in history.
I am also reading Phosphorescence which explores contentment, joy and awe something that I think about as I get older, especially with the world changing so quickly at the moment. It‘s a great Covid read😷
#historicalfiction #ozfiction
Joyful reading everyone💕💕

This chapter is called 'Why we need silence'

#LMPBC

I‘ve had trouble sleeping this week so this delightful, thoughtful and introspective audiobook has been keeping company. Read by the author, Australian journalist, Julia Baird, it‘s the perfect antidote to these troubling times.

A list to remember...

Getting a head start on #LMPBC Round 9 with this one! @suvata @Lyssa131330 @thegreensofa @LapReader

I listened to the audio book (read by the author) of this much talked about non-fiction book. I am considering getting a paper copy to revisit some chapters. This was a timely read as a very intelligent lady shares her research and thoughts on how to survive when everything goes to poo (and more). ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was a case of the right book at the right time. It reminded me about the beauty in the world and how precious life is, and how lucky I am! 💙

I wanted to love this book because the message is so important. I loved the copy on the inside cover but this book badly needs an edit. Badly. I had to put it down after 50 pages because I simply didn‘t care how much the author liked Central Park.

In order to endure, to survive trauma or even just to stay afloat when life threatens to suck us under, we need to know we are not alone.

This book is as beautiful as it looks 😍💕🙏.

It‘s fair to say I don‘t generally ‘do‘ self-help books and avoid books that purport to have the formula for happiness.

But this collection of essays, science, interviews and rumination by Australian journalist Julia Baird really worked for me right now.

I loved it & have just ordered a copy to be delivered to a childhood friend who is undergoing cancer treatment. ❤️❤️❤️

#Upnext Getting stuck into this book that everyone (in Australia) is talking about. “On awe, wonder & things that sustain you when the world goes dark”? Reckon this might be the book for now. And if it‘s not that good, I‘ll just sit & look at this cover 😍. #currentlyreading

Have wanted this since I first heard of it. Local book shop had sold out so I ordered it. They were waiting for second printing. Thought I was in for a wait which was ok as I have tons to read. However from somewhere they came up with it and here it is. A lovely physical book.
@MrsMalaprop