Tag Archives: reading

The Reading Cure

Posted on February 26, 2012 by waxings

By Tamara Hunter “Is reading overrated?” The question posed by the 2012 Perth Writers Festival session seemed a ridiculous one to ask in a forum jammed with readers, writers, publishers and general devotees of the written word. Talk about preaching … Continue reading →

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The Chemistry of Reading

Posted on May 27, 2011 by waxings

It’s the best and absolute worst thing about reading. You find a book that absorbs you from the very first page and devour it in a single sitting, ignoring ‘real life’ responsibilities like preparing for that important meeting or feeding … Continue reading →

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How to Score 100 Books

Posted on November 21, 2010 by waxings

Each morning, after the multi-stage marathon that is feeding my children breakfast, I grab my first, and most desperately needed,  cup of tea and stumble, bleary-eyed, to the computer to check what the rest of the world is up to. Usually, … Continue reading →

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