Review: ‘The Sudden Appearance of Hope’ – Claire North 2016
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Brilliant premise and exploration of some interesting ideas, that unfortunately didn’t quite have enough depth to draw me into the story...
‘The Sudden Appearance of Hope’ July Book Club Discussion
Let’s discuss The Sudden Appearance of Hope! Read through my discussion prompts below, then add your thoughts on those or anything else you felt was important t...
August 2016 – January 2017 Book Club Reading Schedule
Below is a list of the books for the Babbling Book Club from August 2016 until January 2017, to help plan our reading for the next 6 months. August ...
Review: ‘Wonder’ – R. J. Palacio 2012
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Everyone should read this charming, brilliant novel about growing up, fitting in, standing out, and the love that makes life worthwhile....
Review: ‘The Water Knife’ – Paolo Bacigalupi 2015
4.5 stars. Brutal, unforgiving and raw. The Water Knife plunges you into action and doesn’t let up until the very last sentence. This novel is a speculative sci...
Book Lover’s Guide to Geelong Library, Australia
“Libraries really are the gates to the future.” – Neil Gaiman I have many fond memories of trips to the various libraries around Geelong, the ...
‘The Water Knife’ June Book Club Discussion
Let’s discuss The Water Knife! Read through my discussion prompts below, then add your thoughts on those or anything else you felt was important to you. If you ...
Review: ‘Feed’ – M T Anderson 2002
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A tale of consumerism gone mad, and a terrific twist on the YA dystopian genre. Feed blends the realities of teenage friendships with a ...
Review: ‘My Life on the Road’ – Gloria Steinem 2015
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A memoir of a life lived in pursuit of equality and social justice. Steinem’s core message is one of a shared human experience, and a ho...
Review: ‘Uprooted’ – Naomi Novik 2015
Rating 4.5 stars. This story enchanted me, like all good fairy-tales should. It’s a modern, grown-up take on traditional fairy-tales from Eastern and Cent...