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25.01.2022 NOVEMBER BOOK- Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. This book takes a closer look at what normal looks like and the expectations we have of ourselves and others in our close circles and community. This book is one of the top 7 books I have read. Enjoy! Please review the book in December.



23.01.2022 THE 2020 BOOK LIST...don’t be shy in suggesting books for gifts this year or treat yourself to some YOU time with a good read and share your thoughts with us at Read Between The Lines Book Club. These books have been highly recommended by book club members, won awards and received great reviews from readers locally and around the world. January- Becoming, Michelle Obama. February- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman. March- The Lost Flowers Of Alice Hart, Hol...ly Ringland. April- The Prophet, Khalil Gibran. May- Daisy Jones & The Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid. June- The Red Tent, Anita Diamant. July- Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo. August- The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer. September- My Place, Sally Morgan. October- An Anonymous Girl, Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen. November- The Water Cure, Sophie Mackintosh. December- A Fortunate Life, A.B Facey. See more

22.01.2022 JULY BOOK- Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo. This book received 25 book of the year awards in 2019. Four chapters divide the book into the life stories of three women who are connected in some way. The novel explores how race, sexuality, gender, history and economics define life experiences for women.

19.01.2022 FEBRUARY BOOK- Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. This book was highly recommended by a book club member. The author won the Costa Debut Novel Award in 2017. The book addresses mental health issues through the personal struggles of a young, intelligent woman who is socially awkward and suppressing emotional pain. The book is described as having an emphasis on kindness with a wonderful ultimate message.



17.01.2022 OCTOBER BOOK TRIO- This month 3 different journeys of faith and spiritual growth are shared in 3 books- 1 of which is Jay Shetty’s Think Like A Monk. In this book Jay draws on his 3 years as a monk to transform lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. The author explains how when you think like a monk you will discover how to overcome negativity, fear, comparison and overthinking. Hindu references and philosophies.

17.01.2022 AUGUST BOOK- Tiddas by Anita Heiss. The title Tiddas is an Aboriginal term for women who are like sisters. This book is about 5 women who have been friends since childhood who come together for book club meetings. Anita Heiss is an Aboriginal Australian author, poet, cultural activist and social commentator. In her book, Anita is able to weave the stories of Aboriginal perspective, culture, motherhood and relationships. This book introduces voices from women who I’d like to know in Australia. Stories not often heard or understood. For Australians seeking greater empathy for our First Nations People, this book is a great opportunity to hear of some of the challenges Aboriginal descendants face as they honour their connection to country. WARNING- strong language, emotional themes such as alcoholism and abortion.

16.01.2022 SEPTEMBER BOOK- My Place by Sally Morgan. This Australian story is based in Western Australia and written from the perspective of an Aboriginal girl growing up with a quest for knowledge about her family’s past. The book is a must read for any Australian who wants to better understand what it is like for Aboriginal descendants growing up in Australia. Sally Morgan has created beautiful art depicting her connection to the land and perspectives on society. Her works are on dis...play in private and public collections in Australia and around the world. I recently viewed her Greeting from Rottnest at the WA art gallery. The piece was painted in response to the bicentennial of the colonisation of Australia and depicts tourists standing over the unmarked graves of deceased Aboriginals prisoned on Rottnest Island. Aboriginal people consider the island to be a spiritual transition place between this life and the after life. There are 17 heritage listed sites on the island which are protected. For more information see rottnestisland.com See more



14.01.2022 DECEMBER BOOK- A Fortunate Life by A.B Facey. This autobiography is a must read for all Australians. It is an eye opener to read of the good, the bad and the ugly history of colonial Australia. The story of pioneers who laid the railway, established farms, water supplies, fought in World Wars and survived the Great Depression is worth reading. This man lived his best life despite setbacks and his resilience reminds us to never give up.

14.01.2022 After reading Becoming, I read about the women that inspired Michelle Obama. I am currently reading this book about the lives of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr. I highly recommend this account of the faith and determination that brought about African American freedom.

11.01.2022 Our December 2020 book ‘A Fortunate Life’ by A.B Facey has been made into a unique live theatre and cinema performance showing around WA. Book online for 21st Feb-4th March 2 sessions most days at Midland, 14-18th March 2 sessions daily at Busselton, 6-11th March 2 sessions daily at Albany, 20-23rd March 2 sessions daily at Geraldton.

10.01.2022 BONUS READS- Looking for a bit more to read? The following 3 books offer 3 very different experiences. 1/- Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia by Anita Heiss offers insights into the impacts of invasion and colonisation for our First Nations people and their descendants. 2/- The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a fictional view into water travel conduction and the power of the mind. This book was recommended by Oprah’s book club. 3/- This Must Be The Place by Maggie O’Farrell offers a love story full of hope and travel without leaving home.

10.01.2022 BONUS READS- Looking for a bit more to read? The following 2 science fiction books inspire creativity and optimism. 1/- Graceling by Kristin Cashore tells the story of Katsa, a young woman with a "Grace", or power, which enhances her survival skills and makes her a highly efficient killer. It takes place in a world where Gracelings, or people with special powers, are identified as children because their eyes are two different colors and put in the service of the king. 2/- Dr...agonflight by Anne McAffrey takes place in the far future on Pern, a planet colonized by humans. The colonists had originally intended to gradually adopt a low-technology agrarian lifestyle, but were forced to move more quickly after they encountered the deadly Thread raining down from the sky. Dragons are discovered to be the key to survival yet will reveal many new challenges. See more



09.01.2022 NOVEMBER BOOK- The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh explores how survival and isolation can warp perceptions of the world. This story focuses on parents attempts to control their three daughter’s world and what happens when they are faced with the very thing they are taught to fear. If you enjoyed the Handmaids Tale, this thrilling story has similar themes.

09.01.2022 JANUARY BOOK- Becoming, Michelle Obama. This book is a great read and a great gift. Encourage your family and friends to read it with us this month and start the year off with one of the best autobiographies of 2019.

09.01.2022 AUGUST BOOK- The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer. This book was recommended by a book club member as one of their favourite books of all time. If you’re up for a soul search it may involve being more mindful of our thoughts, words and actions. Aligning who we are with who we aspire to be and letting go of what doesn’t serve us seem to be some of the key take aways from this journey beyond yourself.

09.01.2022 JANUARY BOOK- Australia Day by Stan Grant. This book addresses much more than the date 26th January, Stan writes of the reasons that compel us to show empathy for our First Nations People. Understanding this country’s history means having an awareness of those who have not only survived a hostile invasion and genocide, many live without their culture and identity. As refugees in their own land, the Aboriginal people are seeking to heal from the past and be a part of the future by incorporating traditional wisdom, respect of sacred sites and acknowledging their birth right to their country. Every Australian should read this book as we consider our choices about what we celebrate.

09.01.2022 SEPTEMBER BOOK- Extremely loud and incredibly close by Jonathan Safran Foer. This novel tells the story of an 9 year old boy named Oskar Schell who sets out to solve the mystery of a key he discovers in his fathers closet after he was killed in the September 11th, 2001 attack on the World Trade Centre. In this book, be prepared to experience sadness as we empathize with those that have lost much and carried on in the hope of finding peace. The author ties together several stories of loss and inter generational pain encouraging reflection on the suffering of tragedies throughout time. The reviews are either love or hate on this one, stay tuned for my rating in October.

08.01.2022 MAY BOOK- Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Looking forward to some retro story telling with this book describing 70s rock and roll life.

06.01.2022 JULY BOOK- Things You Save In A Fire by Katherine Center. Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she's seen her fair share of them, and she's excellent at dealing with other people's tragedies. But when her estranged and ailing mother asks her to uproot her life and move to Boston, it's an emergency of a kind Cassie never anticipated. Katherine Center's Things You Save in a Fire is a heartfelt, affecting novel about life, love, and the true meaning of courage.

06.01.2022 JUNE BOOK- Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton. The author of this award winning novel said this of his work; All of me is in here. Everything I’ve ever seen. Everything I’ve ever done. Every girl I’ve ever kissed on a wagged school day, every punch I ever threw, every tooth I ever lost in a housing commission street scrap and every flawed, conflicted, sometimes even dangerous Queenslander I’ve ever come across, as the son of two of the most incredible and beautiful and sometimes troubled parents a kid could ever be born to. Coarse language and strong violence warning.

05.01.2022 DECEMBER BOOK- Where Did You Go, Bernadette. By Maria Semple. This book has been described as heart warming and life affirming, fresh and funny. Just what we need in December amidst all the hustle and bustle leading up to Christmas.

05.01.2022 JUNE BOOK- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. This book was recommended by a book club member and I am looking forward to reading it this month. This story depicts the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood and offers a unique view of biblical women’s society.

04.01.2022 MARCH BOOK- The Lost Flowers Of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland. Set between sugar cane fields by the sea, a native Australian flower farm and a celestial crater in the central desert we follow Alice’s journey through powerful storytelling and the language of Australian Native Flowers.

03.01.2022 THE 2021 BOOK LIST... The perfect gift for Christmas is a good book. Reading is not only a great time out from the day to day routine but it also connects us to our family and friends around the world when we discuss them and share them. These books have been highly recommended by avid readers, have won awards and received great reviews. Join me in reading the same book each month and sharing your review in the comments. January Australia Day by Stan Grant... February Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey March I know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou April Phosphorescence by Julia Baird May The Dictionary Of Lost Words by Pip Williams June Conversations With Friends and Normal People by Sally Rooney July The Elegance Of The Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery August Tiddas by Anita Heiss September Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close- a novel by Jonathon Safran Foer October- Stories of faith month. Choose one of these three insights into spiritual journeys or choose your own book about spiritual growth 1/-More Than The Tattooed Mormon by Al Fox Carraway 2/-The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein 3/-Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty November The Last Storytellers by Richard Hamilton December The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas See more

03.01.2022 I have accepted a challenge from a friend to post 7 books that I love (1 each day) with no explanations, no reviews, just covers. Each day I’ll ask a friend to take up the challenge. Let’s promote great books and share our favourite reads of all time. Let me know if you have read these books Thanks, Natalie

02.01.2022 APRIL BOOK- The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. This book is a series of prose written as inspired words of wisdom. I found this to be a quick and uplifting read with several beautiful and poetic metaphors for life.

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