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Books Alive Reading Challenge

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Bron

Kat, over at BookThingo, is hosting a Books Alive Reading Challenge. The Challenge runs from yesterday until October 1st (when the Books Alive promotion finishes), and there are several different Challenge themes: All-rounder challenge Read as many books as you … Continue reading →

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Reading group notes

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Bron

Although reading itself is a solitary activity, there’s a phenomenal range of social activity around reading. People talk about books with friends and family, lend books, comment on or review books in blogs and online forums, and many, many people … Continue reading →

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Travels (and walks)

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Bron

I’m rushing around getting ready to leave for Brisbane in an hour or two, for the IASPR and RWAustralia conferences. I’m driving up today, and tomorrow, the wonderful Sarah Frantz (IASPR President) and I are going to do a day … Continue reading →

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Morning frost

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Bron

Gordon’s away for a couple of days, so I’m on morning dog-feeding and walking duty. This morning we recorded a temperature of -4 degrees Celsius on the front porch – and there was definitely a frost coating the paddocks! Here’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday miscellany

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Bron

A quick-round-up of bits and pieces from the past week or so: My university job finishes up next Friday, and although I’ve enjoyed many aspects of it, it’s been a heavy load, so I am looking forward to being able … Continue reading →

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