Entries by bronwynr
Booker Prize shortlisted – Bewilderment by Richard Powers
A magnificent new novel by Richard Powers, his first novel since the Booker Prize-shortlisted, Pulitzer Prize-winning The Overstory. Picked as one of the 'Best Books of 2021' in the Sunday Times An astrobiologist thinks of a creative way to help his rare and troubled son in Richard Powers’ deeply moving and brilliantly original novel. Theo Byrne […]
Time Management Mistakes
How many times have you forgotten to do something important because you didn't write it down or set a reminder? Or, how often do you feel overloaded because you've said "yes" to too many people, and over-committed yourself? Many of us can relate to these situations because they are common time management mistakes we all […]
How You Can Thrive in The Emerging New Paradigm
Change is everywhere, sweeping through our lives and leaving no-one untouched. It is driving us inward to identify and process our individual sense of loss and grief, asking us to let go of our attachment to what was before. This process is two-fold: the dissolution of an old paradigm, and the emergence of a […]
Where the Crawdads sing (with Book Discussion notes)
For years, rumours of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years […]
Essential Tips To Get Your Kids Reading
Reading is essential, but getting kids to enjoy reading can be quite a challenge. There are, however, a few simple steps you can take to help kids to enjoy reading. There are two primary areas you need to consider. Firstly you need to find something they actually want to read, content is key. Ultimately you […]
