Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. Sea of Tranquility – Emily St. John Mandel I love time travel books, and this was a gem. Beautifully written exploration of the simulation hypothesis, touching on themes of loneliness, death, and hope. The Givenness of Things – Marilynne Robinson This is a collection of essays that explore important theological and philosophical questions. I amassed a bunch of insightful quotes across a range of topics.

Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness (Hardcover) – Ingrid Fetell Lee Energy, Abundance, Freedom, Harmony, Play, Surprise, Transcendence, Magic, Celebration and Renewal. An intriguing book, but the detail was a bit of a slog in parts. Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia – Anita Heiss (ed) Thanks to the brave contributors who shared their stories, showcasing diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. Heart-breaking but hopeful, this is essential reading for all Australians. The Hazel Wood – Melissa Albert The dark and macabre stories of her grandmother’s Hinterland stories start to…

Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. Only one book finished this month, but I have three almost finished. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games #0) – Suzanna Collins Snow’s back story. A study in how choosing the expedient compounds to deform a character. Even knowing his end, I hoped he would choose otherwise.

Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. The Tombs of Atuan (Earthsea #3) – Ursula K. Le Guin Rereading some teenage favourites. This is focused on the priestess Tenar, Ged makes an appearance late in the book and turns her world upside down. The Hidden LIfe of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World – Peter Wohlleben For everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about the fascinating communal life of trees. You’ll never look at trees the same way again. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters – Priya…

Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. Career of Evil (Cormorant Strike #3) – Robert Galbraith When Robin is sent the leg of a murder victim, Cormorant and Robin must investigate multiple psychopaths from Cormorant’s past while navigating their complicated personal lives. How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost writing, Learning and Thinking – Sönke Ahrens Efficiently turn your thoughts and discoveries into a trove of smart, interconnected notes to make writing non-fiction a breeze. Fleeting, literature and permanent notes explained. The Silkworm (Comorant Strike #2) – Robert Galbraith In the series second book, Cormorant and Robin…

Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy – Jenny Odell Against the “rhetoric of growth” and the privileging of “producing,” this is a call to take time and space to see as acts of resistance. The Quotidian Mysteries: Laundry, Liturgy and Women’s Work – Kathleen Norris “Christian faith is a way of life, not an impregnable fortress made up of ideas” – finding God in the everyday, mundane aspects of being human.