Little Free Libraries (LFL) are a growing trend with more than 21,000 of them around the world (most in the USA). The LFL philosophy, to quote the LFL website: It’s a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where neighbours share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free…
Reading
When devices attack
When kindle’s attack… at the moment I’m not getting much sleep, often going to bed quite late. To stop my brain from whirling so I can actually get some sleep I try and read a page or two of a book. It usually works. Because the rest of the household is asleep I often read…
Koala (not) bears
I am currently reading a book that came highly recommended. I have to say, I’m really enjoying it – except for one, teeny, tiny, niggling point… koala’s aren’t bears! In the book the author makes a reference to “koala bears”. She did that many pages ago but I can’t let it go. So please excuse…
Brain study
I received this from a friend via email. It is amazing what your brain can do! Good example of a Brain Study: If you can read this you have a strong mind: 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, 0N…
Why you should use bookmarks
A book cries every time it’s page corner is turned down. I’m certain of it. Every book that isn’t read in one sitting should have a bookmark (and only a bookmark) mark the spot. Turning the corner of the page down should never happen. I always use bookmarks – I have a huge collection. But…