Book worms here!!

Hi @Neelix,

In general terms, an autobiography covers the author’s whole life, whereas as memoir just focuses on one section or aspect of their life. Both are autobiographical writing.

Books were (and still are) very important to Winterson and she’s woven them throughout her story. I can relate to that a lot, particularly using books to escape a difficult childhood.

I haven’t read Nineteen Minutes yet but it is on my (extremely long) to-read list. I’ve read ten of Picoult’s books so far. Picture Perfect was my least favourite—I couldn’t get into the story at all. I really loved Sing You Home though; it's one of my all-time favourite books.

Quarterly Essay is an Australian journal. The website describes it as: ‘an agenda-setting Australian journal of politics and culture. Each issue contains a single essay written at a length of about 25,000 words, followed by correspondence on previous essays.’ This will be the first one I’ve read. I’ve started reading a lot more nonfiction over the last year or so.

Yep, I’m definitely a book worm.

@Former-Member Anne of Green Gables is a favourite novel I read when I want to get lost. When I was young I immersed in comic's to yeah I hear you...to escape. I liked poetry then too something I've not read in many years now. I've always enjoyed 'words'. Aaah I understand 'Quarterly Essay' I've not read any. I use to subscribe to the 'Community Quarterly' journal which is similar and is an Australian journal. When I was working as a community development worker. It was political and raised community issues eg. housing, education, disabilities, etc. I dont know if I have a favourite author but I do have a curious mind.

Well my new book: (Unbreakable: women share stories of resilience and hope - edited by Jane Caro) is a health hazzard. @Neelix @Bubbles3 avoid this one. My daughter and I thought it would be uplifting but it's full of horrible stories of violence and abuse. Lots of triggers and I don't even want to give it away because it could cause someone else grief : (

I haven’t read Anne of Green Gables, @Neelix. It’s one of those classics I haven’t got to yet. One day I’ll get there—especially if it's good for escape.

Sorry to hear your new book was so triggering, @frog. I hope you’ve got something else more pleasant to dip into instead.

I’ve finished reading Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? and Quarterly Essay 67—both excellent. I’m about to start Blue Skies by Helen Hodgman. It’s a novel set in Hobart (I think), which is where I hope to move in the not too distant future.

Hi @Neelix. I’ve never bought a movie on Youtube (I didn’t even know you could—I’m not overly tech-savvy). I usually rent movies through iTunes. I just had a look and saw The Hypnotist there. I hope the movie is as good as the book. I have a ‘book first, then movie’ rule, because movies so rarely live up to the books they are based on. It’s always interesting to see who they cast though.

Going to a book club—that’s huge. Are they people you know? It’s something I would love to do but I am not good with people in general, groups especially. Was The Hypnotist for book club, or are you reading another book? I hope you enjoy yourself today.