This is an occasional post where I look into something of interest that my latest reading has thrown up. Sometimes it’s a word, a phrase or a saying and sometimes it’s a name, an historical incident or a reference to a painting or a poem. Whatever it is, it makes me pause, research and take … Continue reading Let me look into that… #4| This Reading Life
It was the beginning of October. Autumn came early in the Hokuriku region, but it would still be some time before the leaves began to turn. From the prefectural capital of T—, fresh snow could be seen on the highest peaks of the Tateyama mountain range, which separated the province of Etchū from that of … Continue reading Suspicion | Seichō Matsumoto| This Reading Life
I meant to finish this post last night after work, but yesterday was hectic. Firstly, it is new release week at work which means a busy few days receiving and shelving all the shiny new books, but October is the BIG ONE. This is the month ALL the publishers get serious about Christmas, giving their … Continue reading Book Diary | September 2025| This Reading Life
Thanks to a couple of posts by Karen @Kaggsy’s Book Ramblings over the past year or so about Clarice Lispector, I have been rather curious to read some of her stories myself, so when I spotted that Penguin had a collection of her short stories in their Penguin Archive series I thought it was the … Continue reading The Burned Sinner and the Harmonious Angels and other stories | Clarice Lispector| This Reading Life
If you have never read any of Daphne du Maurier’s stories before then After Midnight: Thirteen Tales for the Dark Hours would be a tremendous place to start. This new collection of some of her most well-known and memorable short stories pulls together an exceptionally strong line-up which highlights her versatility – there’s a mix … Continue reading After Midnight | Daphne du Maurier| This Reading Life
Jane lies in Winchester, blessed be her shade!Praise the Lord for making her, and her for all she made.And, while the stones of Winchester – or Milsom Street – remain,Glory, Love, and Honour unto E…| This Reading Life
The Australian Book Review short story prize has been awarded since 2010. In 2011 it was renamed the Elizabeth Jolley short story prize. Anyone from around the world can enter the prize. The story …| This Reading Life
Another year; another menopause book. Menopause is certainly having its moment. After decades of little to no research, study and funding, it is finally getting some much needed attention. Which is…| This Reading Life
ABC Radio National is looking for the Top 100 Books of the 21st Century as voted by its listeners. On their website they explain that, All genres are in the running. Whether you want to vote for yo…| This Reading Life
I started reading Mrs Reinhardt and other stories by Edna O’Brien at the beginning of the year for Cathy and Kim’s yearlong Edna O’Brien project. I read five of the stories bef…| This Reading Life
Note to Reader: One of Jane Austen’s earliest surviving letters is dated 23 August 1796 and was sent to her sister Cassandra from Cork street in London, where the twenty-year-old budding auth…| This Reading Life
Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the worl…| This Reading Life
Lisa @ANZ LitLovers is hosting the inaugural Short Story September where we are encouraged to ‘discover short story collections that are good to read.’ In more recent times I have …| This Reading Life
What’s On My Mind: 20 Books of Summer Winter A BIG tick and pat on the back to me! I finished reading my twentieth book at 11pm on the 31st August. Now I just have to complete two reviews so …| This Reading Life
© Brona’s Books 2025 | The Maroubrix Cube, Maroubra Beach August is usually the windy month; this year it has been the wet month. Perfect for reading but not so good for walking every day or g…| This Reading Life
