Here it is December 2016 already. I cant believe it – this year has flown by, life has been busy; a grandson was born and he is now 8 months old. Recipes have been tried and tested and many books have been read and reviewed – around the one hundred seventy mark thus far.
I am enjoying sharing the joy of reading with my grandson (with appropriate titles) – it is never too early to encourage a love of reading.
Recently I invited a couple of ardent readers to share some of their favoruite reads on my site – to broaden the type of book reviews available here. I hope you find some new favourite books and authors. Thank you Bec and Brenda.
The reading year has not yet wound up – there is a blog tour ahead; the launch of Rachel Amphlett’s new police procedural series, Scared to Death. There is a Q & A with debut Perth writer Anthea Hodgson, a Christmas menu to compile and share and a series of “best of 2016 reads” for you to comment on and…more reviews.
Seasons greetings to you.
Reading, Writing and Riesling 
It has been quite a year, hasn’t it, Carol? I’m so happy for your family that your grandson’s doing so well. What a joy. And you’ve shared some great reads and mouth-watering recipes, too. So I know your reading year’s been a good ‘un. 🙂 Wishing you all the best for the holiday season!
Thanks so much Margot- it has been a great year – so much to be grateful for. Happy holiday season to you to.
Let’s not forget the veggie garden and welcoming strangers…
Thanks Angela 🙂 All in all a busy year.
Wow, 170 books, that’s amazing!!
The year is not over Tracey 🙂 How was that true crime book you recently picked up by the way?
Oh, was it Roger Rogerson? I didn’t enjoy it all that much.
No – Into the Darkness. Have you read it yet?
I am convinced that the older we get the quicker the months go every year Carol. Wonderful that you are already reading to your grandson, we have a new initiative here called 1000 books before school – you are doing the right thing Carol, children who read early in life will be better prepared for school 😊 I have surpassed my reading goal this year and have read the most books ever, yes the addiction is alive and well 👍🏻
I think you are right Janine – time is moving pretty fast these days 🙂 Do you have a “Best of List” of this years reads?
Carol, I’ve waited until the end of the year to do my list – and its 11 of the best, in no particular order, I just couldn’t leave any one of these out!
*Love at first flight – Tess Woods – (I actually read this twice – something i never do)
A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald – Natasha Lester
The Sand Dollar – Maggie Christensen
*The ties that bind – Lexi Landsman
Journey’s end – Jennifer Scoullar
The Art of Keeping Secrets – Rachael Johns
*The two family house – Lydia Cohen Loigman
*With love from the inside – Angela Pisel
A Mother’s Confession – Kelly Rimmer
The Light Between Oceans – M L Stedman
The Three Miss Allens – Victoria Purman
*Debut novels – I am excited by what will follow with these authors
9 out of 11 are by Australian Authors and all of them I would class as Women’s Fiction which is my favourite genre.
I have read a couple of those – so many great authors aren’t their Janine? I am still considering ,my list – I must get a wriggle on.