They say writers should read. And because I was interested in the number of books I’d read, a few years ago I decided to keep a Book Diary. I don’t always remember to keep it up to date, but overall its a good record. I give each book a rating as to how much I appreciated it, or not. I have recorded 70 books so far. (Its good to be reminded as to whether or not I’ve actually read a book, as I forget sometimes!) What I’ve found is that I’m often more interested in HOW the book is written, than what the subject is. So authors attract me more than topics.
I’m always interested in what other people are reading - some of my friends are voracious in their reading appetite! Some time ago I went to a couple of meetings of a local Book-Club but it reminded me too much of unhappy days in an English Class at High School, with set books and set questions to answer! I didn’t continue. I’d describe myself as a free-lance reader. On that note though, I’d love to know what other people read, and I’m sharing some of my favourite books.
My list begins with the book I’m currently reading. The others are in no particular order, but have received 8 or more (out of 10) ticks!
(1) “sand talk” - How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World” - Tyson Yunkaporta, textpublishing.com.au. 2019. Tyson combines his passion, wisdom and wit with humility and astonishing insight. I shall dip or delve into this book for a long time to come!
(2). “The Light-keepers Wife” -Sarah Anne Johnson
(3) ”All the Light we Cannot See” - Anthony Doer
(4) “Patron Saint of Liars” - Ann Patchett
(5) “The Handmaids Tale” - Margaret Attwood
(6) “The Hidden Life of Trees” - Peter Wohlleben, Black Inc.,(Australia) 2015
(7) “Kiss the Ground” - Josh Tickell
(8). “The Treaty on the Ground” - edited by Rachael Bell & others, Massey University Press, 2017
[I’ve included the publisher and date of the books I’ve bought - the others are borrowed either from the local library or friends]
I love hearing what other people are reading - please contact me on my email: janetmace.bradbury@inspire.net.nz - or Facebook, or leave a comment under this blog………. I look forward to hearing from you!
