Monthly Archives: July 2012

Sunday Salon – A week of random reading

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

What a reading week I have had, probably the most productive in a long while! First up was Riding the Black Cockatoo by John Danalis, that I read for Indigenous Literature Week. A brilliant book, probably one of my favourites for … Continue reading →

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Strangers in a Strange Land Belgian Refugees 1914 – 1918

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Written to accompany the exhibition of the same name located in the In Flanders Field Museum in Ieper this book tells the fascinating account of the people of Belgium. Thousands of Belgians fled their homeland to avoid the occupation of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Little Paris Kitchen by Rachel Khoo

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I spotted this in the local library and thought it would be the ideal candidate book for both weekend cooking and Paris in July. The author reveals that she leaves London to undertake a course at a well known cooking … Continue reading →

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Where the heart lies by Michelle Garren Flye

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I was recently given the opportunity to review this book. I am not a particular romance reader, but every once in a while a synopsis grabs the attention and we all can do with a feel good factor once in … Continue reading →

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Riding the Black Cockatoo by John Danalis

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I selected this book, somewhat tentatively to read as a contribution to Indigenous Literature Week. I am so glad I did. It was a great choice and this is a book that I know I shall read again. Firstly, this … Continue reading →

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Library Loot – 2nd July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last year I was regularly taking part in a “In my mail box” post and then slackened off towards the end of the Summer. I have always been amazed at the wide variety of books that Marg at Intrepid Reader … Continue reading →

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Paris in July 2012

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Paris in July 1 – 31 July 2012 Paris in July is hosted by Karen from BookBath and Tamara from Thyme for Tea. I had contemplated joining in the fun, then decided against it. That was until I was in the … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 47

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following picture The very moment I saw this prompt I was cast back to my childhood. I have wonderful memories of my Great Aunt … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Literature Week 1 – 8 July 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I am taking part in Indigenous Literature Week hosted at ANZ LitLovers. I have long been an admirer of Lisa who writes at ANZ LitLovers. Lisa has a real passion for the books she reads and reviews and my own … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Bookish Thoughts, Planning & Library Thing

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I have not taken part in Sunday Salon for a while. I’ve been busy. Busy thinking, planning and doing the task that has bugged me for months, actually years. I have mentioned before, numerous times that I have lots of … Continue reading →

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