Dear Santa – Edited by Samuel Johnson and illustrated by Shaun Tan If you could ask Santa for absolutely anything, what would you ask for? Samuel Johnson OAM, Australia’s favourite skylarker, brother and determined cancer vanquisher, has asked his friends and supporters (who just happen to be some of Australia’s best Read more…
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness – Sy Montgomery (2015) In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practised true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, Read more…
Mindfulness for Mothers – Rebecca Ryan Well… What a little gem of a book this was! There was once a time in my life not so long ago when I was on a bit of a search for answers. What am I doing here? What is the meaning of life? Read more…
I thought I was going to like this audio memoir a little bit more than I actually did, so I was a touch disappointed. However it was still enjoyable. Tina Fey, American comedian and writer, tells of her life from awkward child and teenager, to successful producer and star of the hit Read more…