“What You Are Looking For Is in the Library” by Michiko Aoyama explores the journeys of five characters seeking acceptance and peace through transformative interactions at a community library, highlighting the powerful lessons learned in pursuit of happiness.
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Everything I read in June
“June is the time for being in the world in new ways, for throwing off the cold and dark spots of life.” Joan D. Chittister Did you know that June is named for the Roman goddess Juno? This sixth month of the year [according to the Gregorian calendar] is traditionally seen as a romantic month,Continue reading “Everything I read in June”
Everything I read in May
“May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.” Fennel Hudson Did you know that The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia? Maia was the goddess of fertility and growth and was often represented with a blossoming flower – which is likely why it is customaryContinue reading “Everything I read in May”
Everything I read in April
“April, the angel of the months, the young love of the year.” Vita Sackville-West April was a okay month for reading, but terrible for writing as I’m catching up at the end of July start of August – thank goodness I kept notes! Did you know that the etymology behind the word “April” comes fromContinue reading “Everything I read in April”
Everything I read in March
“March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes, and a laugh in her voice.” Hal Borland So I’m a little late to the party on my March round up – given that it’s nearly half way through April, but never mind. Did you know that March used to beContinue reading “Everything I read in March”
Seeking a Bookshop for the End of the World
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine Aside from books, my other true love is travel – so what better way to combine them than finding bookshops when I’m exploring other cities! I thought I’d share a couple of them with you here. FirstContinue reading “Seeking a Bookshop for the End of the World”
Everything I read in February
“Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.” Charmaine J. Forde Goodbye February, the last month of winter for us Northern Hemisphere dwellers and extra special this year with the 29th sneaking in for a wee visit – did you know that in Scotland in 1288, Queen Margaret passed aContinue reading “Everything I read in February”
Uneasy Reads
In January, I read two books that I thoroughly enjoyed and yet I know I will never pick them up again – they were, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Our Endless Numbered Days. This is not a “two books, both alike in dignity” situation, in fact I don’t think the books could be moreContinue reading “Uneasy Reads”
Everything I read in January
“Embrace the stillness of January; find peace in the calm before the storm of the year unfolds.” K.J. Caleson January is such a strange month isn’t it? We simultaneously challenge ourselves to embrace the best version of our lives, whilst trying to survive one of the bluest months of the year – in the northernContinue reading “Everything I read in January”
January Reset Reading
As we come towards the end of January, it seems only fitting to reflect on some of the books I intentionally read as a ‘reset’ heading into 2024. In my life, I want to move towards letting go of some of the excess – both in physical form [clothes and books being key areas forContinue reading “January Reset Reading”
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