I'm in a book club, but I'm always looking out for more books to read, and to diversify my reading. I am only too conscious of how my little world is only a micro dot in the greater world, and I yearn for knowledge of the greater world, new surroundings and to open my mind to all the different lifestyles and worlds out ''there''. I worry that in my comfortable western life, I will become too narrow in my thinking. My upbringing was conservative, middle class (I am totally blessed for this and so thankful for it - please don't think for a minute I'm disappointed by it). I lead a comfortable life is suburban Perth, a very isolated city. It's not easy to leave Perth and experience lots of varied cultures. Everywhere is a flight of several hours away and with only 4 weeks leave a year, not readily accessible, so I fuel my senses by reading. It's the only way of immersing myself in other's stories and lives in my day-to-day world.
So I'm excited to hear of lots more books, that I may not ordinarily stumble across and add to my reading list. Thank you!
Here's what I'm currently reading and enjoying.
It is perhaps particularly relevant as we read of the theories currently surrounding the missing Malaysian airline.
and here's what I've been doing in my craft world this weekend
putting the binding on my retro squares quilt. I'm nearly done. It will be my first FINISHED quilt this year. Hooray!
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The 'Year in Books' has had me reading blogs that I wouldn't normally have come across, like yours. I love the posts, not too flowery, to the point, chatty and interesting.Thank you.
Love the zingy colours in your quilt by the way... and your smile!
Hi from Edwina in Norfolk, UK.
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