Back in 2019, I did a list of 40 podcasts that you should listen to. I still stand by that list. Here are five more that you can add to your queue right now. Completely Arbortrary My first introduction to drendologist Casey Clapp was episode 32 of the Ologies podcast with Alie Ward. Casey, along […]
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By Tobias Madden Paperback: 336 pagesAudiobook: Narrated by Matthew BeckerMi Rating: ★★★★★ (5) Living in Ballarat (Victoria), Luca is a ballet dancer with aspirations of joining the Australian Ballet School (ABS). One day while leaving class, tragedy strikes. Luca falls down the stairs he breaks his foot. A foot in a cast, new school, being
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If you didn’t already know I’m a big lover of podcasts. I couldn’t just recommend five podcasts for High Five Friday. This is why, this week I’m giving you my five running podcast recommendations, and next week I shall give you a general podcast recommendation. Five Podcasts Koopcast Coach and ultrarunner Jason Koop brings together
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A long time ago (2014 to be exact) I use to do a series called the Friday Five. In this series, I celebrated all the things that I gave a high five to. My last high five post was the Runners Gift Guide back in 2018! It’s only taken 3 years, but I have decided
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By Kate Elizabeth Russell Ebook: 373 pagesMi Rating: ★★★ (3) How do you write a review on a book that is about a teacher that essentially grooms a 15-year-old girl? My Dark Vanessa is just that. Told in the voice of Vanessa, past (her 15-year-old self), and present (30ish-year-old self). In 2000, young, and naive
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by Freya Sampson Ebook: 302PagesMi Rating: ★★★ (3.5) I’m a huge library user. Don’t get me wrong I love books, and I love reading physical books, buying books, and so on, but sometimes I just can’t justify spending money on a book I know I might not like. This is why I love the library
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After running my first ultra in 2019 I always knew that I wanted to run another one. Life hasn’t been the same since COVID with events getting canceled or pushed back. This is one of the reasons why I decided on my own event to celebrate my ten-year running anniversary with Run to Paradise. Earlier
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By Tabitha Bird Ebook: 315 PagesMi Rating: ★★★ (3.75) Set in the rural QLD town of Boonah (yes it’s a real place), a magical shop starts to build. It’s a place where you can receive calls from lost loved ones, fix broken dreams and relive lost memories. Earlatidge Hubert Umbrey is the keeper of the
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By Nancy Garden Ebook: 234PagesMi Rating: ★★★ (3.5) Annie on my mind, tells the story of two teenagers Eliza (Liza) and Annie, who by chance meet at the museum. They become fast friends. Over the course of the year, their friendship grows and develops into something so much more. Their love is tender and sweet.
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Have you ever been asked the question But what’s your dream job? As someone whose primary source of income is from working in a supermarket, I can tell you I dislike this question. It makes me feel undervalued and underappreciated. It makes me feel that my job is meaningless. What is a dream job anyway?
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