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Undemocratic Schooling: Equity and Quality in Mass Secondary Education in Australia by Richard Teese
The Best Australian Stories 2004
No Great Mischief: A Novel by Alistair Macleod
Essential Hemingway by Ernest Hemingway
If Nobody Speaks Of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor
The Composer Speaks by Graeme Skinner, ed.
The Portrait of a Lady (Penguin Classics S.) by Henry James
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About mePrivate teacher of piano and guitar. In my musical life I have worked as a lecturer, a secondary school teacher, choir director, band director, accompanist,copyist and writer. My career coincided with the raising of three children and I mostly chose to work part-time.
These days my main pleasure is reading books and reading about books.
PHOTO: Currently reading...
About my libraryI have always been a reader but only started collecting books in 1994. Prior to that I was indiscriminate about lending them out and so lost quite a few. (I have a lot of music books which are not catalogued here.)
I do not keep every book that I read. My house can only cope with about 700 books so from time to time I give books away.
Favourite Book of 2003: My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk
Favourite Book of 2004: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell AND Music and Silence by Rose Tremain
Favourite Book of 2005: We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
Favourite Book of 2006: Saturday by Ian McEwan AND Arthur and George by Julian Barnes
Favourite Book of 2007: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Runners-up: The Emigrants by W.G. Sebald and The Woman Who Walked into Doors by Roddy Doyle
Favourite Book of 2008: Absalom, Absalom by William Faulkner
Runners-up: The Leopard by Tomasi di Lampedusa; The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton; Fifth Business by Robertson Davies; Sorry by Gail Jones; By The Sea by Abdulrazak Gurnah
PLANS FOR 2009
To stop avoiding BIG books.
Favourites so far: De Niro's Game by Rawi Hage; The Radetsky March by Joseph Roth; The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon (BIG); Netherland by Joseph O'Neill; Ransom by David Malouf; The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates (BIG); The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (BIG); A Bend in the River by V.S. Naipaul; The Great Gatsby (RE-READ) by F. Scott Fitzgerald; In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniel Mueenuddin; The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf; The Good Mayor by Andrew Nicoll; Semaphore by G.W.Hawkes; The Assistant by Bernard Malamud; A Most Immoral Woman by Linda Jaivin; Tamarind Mem by Anita Rau Badami: The Quiet American by Graham Greene; The Orchard Thieves by Elizabeth Jolley; The Virtuoso by Sonia Orchard; The Outcast by Sadie Jones; The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield; Julie and Julia by Julie Powell; If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor; Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi; My Driver by Maggie Gee; The Outlander by Gil Adamson; The Glass Room by Simon Mawer; Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf
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I'm so glad that you asked about my summer reading plans. As you know, I am now free from the confines of school for the rest of my life. As a result, I have plenty of spare time which I plan to fill with plenty of reading. Although my initial plan was to read 200 pages a day, I have not managed to reach this goal once out of four days on holidays. I am confident, however, that once I finish my current book - The Human Stain by Philip Roth (which takes a bit of effort to get through) - I will be able to complete my aim. Books I have lined up to read over the summer include various classics (many of which you bought me), the wheel of time fantasy series (of which I only own 1-8, so keep this in mind when you are picking out my birthday presents this month - that is, of course, if you were actually planning to get me anything), as well as a re-read of the harry potter series (I re-read 1 and 2 about halfway through the year, so I will be completing 3-7). My aim by the end of summer is to have cleared up this massive pile of books that just keeps growing uncontrollably, allowing me to start off again with a clean slate.
But enough about me, do tell me of your reading plans. Anything in particular lined up? Once again, I extend my offer for you to borrow a book out of my library, which you still have not taken advantage of. Yes, the walk up the stairs is tedious, but you could just pop by when you leave your bedroom, before you walk down to the kitchen - that's my suggestion.
Your soon to be adult son,
Kieran :)
posted by kJ. at 3:10 am (EST) on Nov 8, 2009
yes "cognition and perception" is very broad if taken as what we may perceive. But the narrow view on what we take in through the senses, and how and why we come to be informed - if this is explicable in conceptual terms - to a materials scientist and librarian who takes a very literal view - is what I'm reading. My latest read is an article called "Towards an explanatory and computational theory of scientific discovery".
posted by frances26 at 9:24 am (EST) on Nov 4, 2009
No worries.
I will stick to listening to the Philosophy Zone.
Cheers
Sean Q
posted by seadog at 4:20 am (EST) on Oct 20, 2009
Thank you so much for the birthday card. It's really amazing to get a card from literally the other side of the world. That was a beautiful card, too.
I appreciate your remembering me!
Hugs,
Madeline
posted by SqueakyChu at 8:39 pm (EST) on Oct 17, 2009
Deborah
posted by Cariola at 6:10 pm (EST) on Oct 11, 2009
I have given Colin your phone number and he might ring you. We are in WA, its my sister that is in Sydney and we both met Lois when we went to the states last year.
ALexandra
posted by primlil at 9:22 pm (EST) on Oct 6, 2009
Thanks for looking, hope they find a home!
-dave
posted by binders at 6:42 pm (EST) on Oct 5, 2009
My hubby is 'into' philosophy so he might be interested in some books. Do you have a list he could look at? Let me know I can send you my email if that makes it easier.
cheers Alexandra
posted by primlil at 9:00 pm (EST) on Oct 4, 2009
That's a very generous offer, and it's a shame he has to prune his library!
Does your uncle have anything by Vico. John Anderson or David Armstrong?
Is there anything on my philosophy shelf your uncle would like to trade for?
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/bind...
-dave
posted by binders at 2:33 am (EST) on Oct 3, 2009
Are any of the philosophy books good for the general reader? I love philosophy but not too heavy.
Cheers
Sean
posted by seadog at 5:52 pm (EST) on Oct 2, 2009
http://christophertusa.com/
Thanks,
Chris
posted by cmtusa at 9:54 pm (EST) on Sep 13, 2009
Thanks for making mine an interesting library. I've been browsing yours too.
I see Cloud Atlas was your favorite book of 2004. It is one of my favorite books, too, and I have read all his other books. I also love William Faulkner, including Absalom, Absalom.
Is the guitar you teach classical guitar? I used to play classical guitar, and majored in music in college. I haven't played the guitar in many, many years though. I know you're a quilter from Needlearts, and I enjou seeing your work when you post there.
Deborah
posted by arubabookwoman at 9:51 pm (EST) on Sep 13, 2009
T.
posted by tiffin at 8:25 pm (EST) on Sep 13, 2009
Just admiring the cover of your current read. These Vintage editions are just gorgeous and worth collecting for the covers alone.
posted by jeniwren at 4:55 am (EST) on Sep 7, 2009
posted by KimB at 4:48 am (EST) on Aug 8, 2009
Get well soon. I think I am running away to Maine again for a day or two.
XXXX Lois
posted by avaland at 9:46 am (EST) on Jul 26, 2009
Kieran
posted by kJ. at 10:39 am (EST) on Jul 22, 2009
Slainte!
Sean
posted by SeanLong at 9:22 am (EST) on Jul 21, 2009
I am not quite sure how you could send a message to yourself but hey it can be done.......obviously!!
I think you probably should read The Cleaner first as it introduces the characters and The Driver begins with the main character returning to Africa??
I am currently reading "Dead Until Dark" by Charlaine Harris which is a Sookie Stackhouse novel and the first in a long series of vampire novels which is way out of my usual reading zone. However this is a real surprise and a nice change from my usual reading choices. I read 'Twilight'last year to see what all the fuss was about and I know Stephanie Meyer has millions of fans but I thought the first book was rather bland and poorly written. Sookie on the other hand is a likeable character and there is a lot of humour making this a fun read.
BTW Noticed you have added The Child In Time.....one of my favourite McEwan novels.
Have a lovely weekend
Jenny
posted by jeniwren at 6:20 am (EST) on Jul 17, 2009
I enjoyed my little break, thank you. Bought The Driver because I saw it recommended on LT. Perhaps I should read The Cleaner first?
I could not find the June issue of Good Reading magazine ANYWHERE so I subscribed. Received the July issue early and the bonus of reading your review inside!
I'm currently reading The Good Mayor by Andrew Nicoll (Scotland). I knew nothing about the book and I find it's a very nicely written love story. Can't remember the last time I read a love story.
Thanks for your offer of books but I have way too many TBRs at the moment. I'm not likely to be getting rid of any books soon but if I have any that you would like to borrow, please ask.
Hope you are well.
Amanda XXXXX
posted by amandameale at 2:48 am (EST) on Jul 17, 2009
Just thought I would let you know that from now I would be happy to loan my books to my friends. Being my only friend, feel free to request anything from my library and I will pop it in the mail as soon as possible. Check out my first review aswell if you like, Its for Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
posted by kJ. at 8:59 am (EST) on Jul 15, 2009
I noticed you have just added The Driver by Maggie Gee. Have you read The Cleaner? This is the prequel to The Driver. I looked these up here at LT and they do sound good.
Jenny
posted by jeniwren at 3:27 am (EST) on Jul 15, 2009
Hope you had a nice break? Catch any fish? Are you enjoying your current read?
You are adding some great books and nice cover of the Graham Greene. Those Vintage editions are gorgeous and worth buying for the covers alone LOL
I have just finished reading a Henning Mankell 'Italian Shoes'. It is a stand alone novel and not one of his crime series and it was quite good. Let me know if you would like it and I could pop into the post for you. I also have The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan too if you are interested.
~Jenny~
posted by jeniwren at 3:08 am (EST) on Jul 15, 2009
Hope you'll be back after school holidays - enjoy your down time.
kim
XXX
posted by KimB at 8:10 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2009
:-)
posted by KimB at 11:08 pm (EST) on Jun 25, 2009
Ice is a great read and I loved the writing and the story was very interesting. It is nominated for the MF and I have completed my challenge of finishing all shortlisted novels before the announcement in a few weeks. I think the judges have a difficult task as I think all four novels except for The Slap are equally good. I will be devestated if it picks up the prize but to be honest I wont be suprised as this just seems to be winning everything. Did you read there are plans to begin filming a TV series of The Slap?
BTW crimson-tide has just received Wanting that I have sent her and she is going to contact merry10 and let her know she is continuing with the books travels!
Enjoy the rest of your day
Jenny
posted by jeniwren at 10:14 pm (EST) on Jun 6, 2009
Just dropped by to see what you have been reading and adding to your library. Your current read looks good and the reviews posted here are very positive. Chimamanda will feature on the Bookshow this Monday with Ramona Koval. She was a guest panelist on the First Tuesday Bookclub this week and she is very eloquent and interesting and hard to believe she is only in her early thirties. You can catch the repeat this afternoon on the ABC if you missed it. I have Half of a Yellow Sun on my shelf and I have put it on my 'must read soon' list.
Cheers
Jenny
posted by jeniwren at 7:21 pm (EST) on Jun 6, 2009
Thought it might actually be of more use to you if I gave you the correct link ;-)
to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's interview.
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookshow/storie...
posted by KimB at 12:48 am (EST) on May 26, 2009
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/
She was in Sydney on the weekend at the writers festival!!!!!
Did you know?
Luv kim
posted by KimB at 8:22 pm (EST) on May 25, 2009
I might gather a few more in September at the next bookfair.
I probably won't start reading them until next year.
I think it would make a great 2010 set-it-yourself challenge. "Read 10 Viragos"
:-)
posted by KimB at 9:35 pm (EST) on May 22, 2009
I have found someone (crimson-tide) as I am posting another book to her as part of a Bookcrossing bookring so she is happy to read with the condition of passing on to another Library Thinger.
Just home from a lovely day with my daughter as we had lunch and then to see The Reader. This is such a beautiful film building ever so slowly and then creeps up on you giving you such a powerful and emotional response. I think my daughter liked it? She did comment in not so many words that I always take her to see 'intellectual' films LOL
Glad you are enjoying Edgar Sawtelle.
Jenny
posted by jeniwren at 2:09 am (EST) on May 22, 2009
How was your Voss weekend? I am almost finished Wanting and I do hope this wins the Miles Franklin Award. I still have Ice by Nowra to read from the shortlist but so far this is the best. I am trying to find someone to send this on to and everyone I have asked so far already has a copy! Any ideas. Do you think I should offer it up in the Member giveaway with the condition that the winner puts it back up there when they have finished. What do you think?
I am off to the movies this morning to see The Reader. I loved that book.
Hope you are well =)Have you been to any of the events at the SWF?
Jenny
posted by jeniwren at 5:48 pm (EST) on May 21, 2009