November Reading

For bookclub we did My Brilliant Friend - this is one of my mum's favourite books, and she's watched the series and read all the others. I don't really get that reaction to it. It didn't really grab me, beyond the curiosity as to why my mum loved it so much. It's not bad, I just felt I was working through it to have it read for bookclub. That said some of my book club have mentioned they are enjoying it the second time so what do I know?? I did get a buzz when she got a prize from the teacher and it was Jerome K. Jerome's Three men in a boat.

I've read a number of books written by climbers on the expedition, plus David Breashears book who was also there on the IMAX expedition. This is basically just explaining events at a children's level. I didn't really understand the point to be honest. I listened to it and I'm guessing there are drawings in the paper format.

Someone had recommended this so I thought I'd give it a go. Her opening rants did make me laugh. It's a bit of fun - it's obvious but enjoyable enough. Fun holiday read for older women.

Rereading this before sticking it into the street library.  Just a little book on how to reduce waste - from packaging to reusing items. I clearly won't become zero waste in 30 days, as I didn't before, but I might be inspired to retry a few alterations in my behaviour....

Halloween reminded me of this play I saw in the 1980s at school. I discovered an audio version online and listened to it. A few attitudes had dated, on class etc but it still is very, very creepy and given the Manosphere, it still seems relevant. You can listen here if interested. I do think our school drama teacher really was smart to pick this play for school kids to perform, and for me to remember it 40+ years later.

This was picked at random - free on audible. It's really interesting looking at a family that is impacted early in the AIDS epidemic, and the fallout that causes, throughout the children's lives, well into adult hood. It's hard to talk about without giving things away. Non fiction, using recordings and interviews as well as journals and memory. I found it engrossing.

Went to see Jon Ronson live - he's always so entertaining. It was hilarious, and great to see some of the videos that went with the places and events in the book. (Review of book here)

Not picked it up since last time...so still not started book 3. Will read that before chucking it in the street library but it's not really motivating me to get back to it....



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