Lots of books started in August but not many finished. One of the downfalls of borrowing library ebooks is the 21 day borrowing time limit. If you don’t finish it in time and there are others waiting you go on a hold list. The only advantage is the Kobo does remember where you got to.
To see what I’ve read in the past check out my GoodReads Read List and my Monthly Reading List on the blog.
FICTION BOOKS
The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker
My third Sandie Docker book and it was another delightful Australian tale combining the present day and the past.
The lives of Sarah and her young daughter Melody are changed forever when they are in a car accident and Melody is seriously injured and is now mute. Sarah doesn’t know how to help Melody until her Grandmother Rosalie suggests going to the place she grew up Redgum River where they now hold retreats to heal those who need it.
Rosalie also has to face her past so that she can move on.
Beautiful story and read so well.
Narrated by Alison McGirr, it runs for 11 hours and 43 minutes.
Listened to on Libby | GoodReads | Amazon | Audible
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
The Cartographers was mentioned in the What Should I Read Next podcast episode 325 and it sounded so interesting. I’ve never read about map makers so I wanted to learn more about the profession.
It is based on the lives of Nell Young and her father Dr Daniel Young, both map makers. They had a falling out many years ago and haven’t talked since. So when Nell’s father is found dead and Nell finds a mysterious map she goes to investigate what happened.
It was really interesting to hear about what is involved in making maps and the skills required. But the story itself is very imaginative in how it unfolds, not quite science fiction but definitely imaginative.
It’s a great read to learn about map making and to escape for a while.
Read on Kobo | GoodReads | Amazon
NON-FICTION BOOKS
Make a Living Living by Nina Karnikowski
The elusive question is how artists can make a living through their art. Karnikowski has collated stories of individuals who have done so.
Full of beautiful photos you get a very small glimpse into what is possible for artists like travel photographers, woodworkers, chocolatiers and tiny house builders.
Peppered throughout the book are exercises to help you do the same. From mapping out your ideal life, mimicking masters, writing your elevator pitch and choosing your journey to get there.
There isn’t a lot of depth to the stories, only a few hundred words for each person but it does give you some ideas on what is possible.
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