The OT in me couldn’t help but to pick up “Growing Up Disabled in Australia”, edited by Carly Findlay.
It explores the lived experiences of people with various conditions through the lens of the social model, instead of looking at disability as something to be “cured” (aka the medical model).
I decided to re-read Harry Potter again. The last time I read these books was when I was a child, and it’s so nice to return to nostalgia for winter evenings and nights with a story about a boy who survived.
Idk why but I love his writing style. Got into his work by Ulysses but that took a very long time to read (not that this one won’t lol)
Think I want to pick up another Shakespeare playbook again after though. If any have suggestions on which to read next I’d greatly appreciate it. (Currently thinking I’ll pick Much Ado about Nothing, Julius Caesar, or Othello).
A little book about ADD. I am trying to find peace with it and figuring out what is my ADD and what are my old behavioural patterns due from childhood traumas. Had lots of AHA moments, which start giving my head a bit more peace and comfort.
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante (this entire series has been an absolute revelation, truly incredible writing.)
Violeta by Isabel Alende (Very enjoyable so far.)
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (I only got 2 chapters in, then decided I can only read it when my husband’s home because scary.)
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. (I’m slowly reading this so I can take the third instalment on holiday in 2 months. Absolutely love this series so far.)
Just finished I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, and I’m now reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. I like to switch informative, science based books with ones that include more personal stories
Picked up a Christian fiction novel called the Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz. Not a genre I normally go for, but I’m on a historical romance kick and it’s scratching the itch. I just finished Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor and looooved it.
Just finished The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler.
It’s set in a not-so-distant future where many of the jobs of today are automated by robots and AI and Also the world has become super globalised so you have character names like Dr. Minnervudottir-Chan.
It’s about a group of people (a scientist, a sentient android, and a security officer) who are researching a colony of octopus settled in a shipwreck in an archipelago off the coast of Vietnam.
The group suspects the octopus are sentient and intelligent beyond what we might expect.
It’s a really interesting novel based on our understanding of society and language and how we make meaning and how other forms of life think and communicate. What does it mean to be sentient? We see examples in the android and in the octopus colony. One is artificial and manmade and the other is natural but still alien to humans.
Currently juggling between Atomic Habits and a steamy romance novel. One’s for personal growth the other’s for personal entertainment. Balance is key right?
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I’m reading Legendborn by Tracy Deonn and re-reading The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series because I loved it so much as a teen.
I’m reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. So far so good.
Iron flame by Rebecca Yarros
Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey
by Woniya Dawn Thibeault
Autocracy Inc. by Anne Applebaum
Eirik Raude by Øystein Morten
About to start Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Htady Hendrix and just finished The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter
alternating between “Crying in Hmart” and “Women Who Love Too Much” because I enjoy emotional damage apparently
The inheritance games : the grandest game
goddesses in every woman by jean bolen and book two of the stormlight archive by brandon sanderson
The OT in me couldn’t help but to pick up “Growing Up Disabled in Australia”, edited by Carly Findlay.
It explores the lived experiences of people with various conditions through the lens of the social model, instead of looking at disability as something to be “cured” (aka the medical model).
So far I’m enjoying it! It’s really eye opening 🙂
Reading Iron & Embers by Helen Scheurer and listening to Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
The Outsider by Stephen King
The History of Middle Earth Volume 2 by JRR Tolkien
Mythos by Stephen Fry.
Because it’s a lot of short chapters it’s a great read when commuting by train.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
“At Sea” by Emma Fedor
I just started The Last Party
A court of thorns and roses. It’s my second read and I’m reading it aloud to my partner and we have a good giggle.
I decided to re-read Harry Potter again. The last time I read these books was when I was a child, and it’s so nice to return to nostalgia for winter evenings and nights with a story about a boy who survived.
Stephen King’s It
The Bullet That Missed, 3rd book in The Thursday Murder Club series. I like Joyce a lot, makes me miss my own Gran.
The courage to be disliked
Just re-read The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, rereading the last few Outlander books now so I can start #9 with a fresher memory.
Finnegan’s Wake by James Joyce.
Idk why but I love his writing style. Got into his work by Ulysses but that took a very long time to read (not that this one won’t lol)
Think I want to pick up another Shakespeare playbook again after though. If any have suggestions on which to read next I’d greatly appreciate it. (Currently thinking I’ll pick Much Ado about Nothing, Julius Caesar, or Othello).
I just finished The Women by Kristin Hannah and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Both were brutal at times, but excellent
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Not a huge fan tbh
Lisa Jackson Born to Die (Alvarez & Pescoli Series)
I just finished Idiots by Laura Clery , she’s so real, down to earth and just brilliant!
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Emma by Jane Austen
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ADD – verdwalen in een hoofd van prikkels
A little book about ADD. I am trying to find peace with it and figuring out what is my ADD and what are my old behavioural patterns due from childhood traumas. Had lots of AHA moments, which start giving my head a bit more peace and comfort.
I am reading “I had a miscarriage” and “Heaven is fot real” for coping with my recent loss.
James by Percival Everett.
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Murder In The Dressing Room.
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante (this entire series has been an absolute revelation, truly incredible writing.)
Violeta by Isabel Alende (Very enjoyable so far.)
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (I only got 2 chapters in, then decided I can only read it when my husband’s home because scary.)
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. (I’m slowly reading this so I can take the third instalment on holiday in 2 months. Absolutely love this series so far.)
1984 by George Orwell. Saddening how close to reality it is.
Agua Viva by Clarice Lispector
Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Seneca
The “Rivers of London“ series by Ben Aaronovitch
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Broken Bloodlines series by Sadie Kincaid
Just finished I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, and I’m now reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. I like to switch informative, science based books with ones that include more personal stories
Liquid by Mariam Rahmani in hardcover and The Keeper of the Night by Kylie Lee Baker in audiobook.
How not to die by Michael Greger.
Eye opening.
Just finished reading beach read by emily henry last night and still reading kiss the girls by james patterson
Pat of Silver Bush by L M Montgomery.
Her books have always been a source of comfort to me and also, I am planning on reading everything written by her.
Daodejing lol
The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
Duma Key by Stephen King
Picked up a Christian fiction novel called the Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz. Not a genre I normally go for, but I’m on a historical romance kick and it’s scratching the itch. I just finished Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor and looooved it.
Mostly horror books from the Festa extreme range.
So lots of gore and violence.
Yet it’s kinda relaxing, just like watching a horror movie.
The Cobra Event by Richard Preston and The 5th horseman by James Patterson , Maxine Paetro
Blood On Her Tongue by Joanna van veen
Just finished The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler.
It’s set in a not-so-distant future where many of the jobs of today are automated by robots and AI and Also the world has become super globalised so you have character names like Dr. Minnervudottir-Chan.
It’s about a group of people (a scientist, a sentient android, and a security officer) who are researching a colony of octopus settled in a shipwreck in an archipelago off the coast of Vietnam.
The group suspects the octopus are sentient and intelligent beyond what we might expect.
It’s a really interesting novel based on our understanding of society and language and how we make meaning and how other forms of life think and communicate. What does it mean to be sentient? We see examples in the android and in the octopus colony. One is artificial and manmade and the other is natural but still alien to humans.
I loved it!
The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin, I’m about halfway through. The Broken Earth Trilogy is fantastic, I needed a break between books.
And I just finished Forged in Fire by J. A. Pitts as an audiobook. I need to pick a new one. Sarah Beauhall Series, I really enjoy the series.
Next will either be Mistborn or Into the Heartless Woods
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Dodger by Pratchett and Pale Lights because it is a chapter a week.
Currently juggling between Atomic Habits and a steamy romance novel. One’s for personal growth the other’s for personal entertainment. Balance is key right?
American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures by America Ferrera
Stillhouse Lake – Rachel Caine