Bookish Wanderer

Steady‑paced and immersive, this story takes its time building the characters and the world they live in. A story of acceptance, resilience and survival, where the class divide fades in the face of disaster, Hurricane Katrina, and nothing is spared.

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This one was a slow, sometimes confusing read for me, but I can’t fault the writing. The characters are interesting, and there’s a real sense of craft in how their stories unfold. I didn’t love it, but I appreciated the depth in the character work. #2026ReadingChallenge #BookReview #52weekbookclub

My February reads. Highly recommend The Names, but it comes with a family violence trigger warning. Eat, Slay, Love was surprisingly dark and funny if you are after a fast paced read.
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A quiet storm of love, ego, and bad timing. Rooney writes the knots we tie ourselves into with unnerving accuracy. The ending leaves you suspended, which is exactly where Frances lives.

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A well‑written romcom with sweet grumpy–sunshine vibes and some unexpected twists that keeps the drama flowing. The characters are likeable and the tone is warm, but the story moves slowly and never fully grabbed me.

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Sundays are for skies — any sky, any weather, any time of day.
I’m sharing a few of my favourite sky moments, and I’d love to see yours too. Drop a sky capture you love, whether it’s calm, chaotic, colourful, or completely unexpected 🇦🇺 #blueskyphotography #sunsets #sunrise #nightsky #stars

NZ is a beautiful place to visit. I will beback for sure. Where do you suggest in the North?

Beautiful summer sunset. Taken with my #zfold7 in Nelson, NZ
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After the rain in Milford Sound, temporary waterfalls flow. Its such a magical place. I so wish I had my camera with me. My holiday pics have all been taken on my phone due to a failed mother board on small travel camera :(
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A warm, character‑driven story about family, long‑held secrets, and the courage to change later in life. I loved watching Alice and Mim grow in their seventies — hopeful, honest, and quietly inspiring. A poignant read that stayed with me.
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4.5★ Absolutely loved this one. Sharp, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt — a perfect mix of murder, mayhem, and charm. Such a satisfying read.

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Yellowface — 4★
Sharp, clever, and uncomfortably honest. I loved how it tackled racist assumptions and prejudice from so many angles, all wrapped in a well‑written, propulsive story. A bold, biting satire that stays with you.
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3★ An okay read. Loved the premise of revisiting old memories and unexpected friendship, but the story dragged and the twist was easy to spot. Warm themes, just not as engaging as I hoped.

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Just stunning!

On the road to Milford Sound, NZ

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A compelling but often uncomfortable read. Family violence, gaslighting, and narcissism sit at the core, so a trigger warning feels essential. I loved the three timelines and the way it explores how a name can shape a life and everyone orbiting it.
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Kaikōura from the air — black sand, turquoise water, mountains rising behind it all. One of those flights where the whole coastline feels alive beneath you.

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Mt Fyffe Summit- NZ 19.2.2026
Blue skies after an extreme weather event hit NZ this week.
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Travelling through the Marlborough Sounds on the Picton Mailboat Cruise when this kāhu swept past- scanning the water below like it owned the place. One of those moments that makes being on the move feel magic. #NZBirds #Kāhu #MarlboroughSounds #TravelNZ #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography

Kaiteriteri Beach, Abel Tasman. Golden sand underfoot, cloud‑patterns overhead, and the kind of quiet that settles you from the inside out.
© Jo 2026

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Pulled up on the bike and this little Weka strutted out of the bush like he’d been waiting for us. Bold, curious, and completely unbothered — the ultimate South Island greeting.

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4.5★ A warm, steady story about women finding their way back to themselves. Secrets, disappointments, small hopes and emotional honesty that feels grounded and real. A gentle reminder that the people you meet along the way can shift everything.
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4.5★ A tense, twisty ride where the neighbour is far too interested in your life. I tore through this one, second‑guessing everyone right up to the final reveal.
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Dunedin Railway Station, NZ
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A Month of Sundays — short review
Loved how each character unfolded across the book — gently, honestly, and in ways that made me care more with every chapter. A quiet, tender story about connection, second chances, and the power of being truly seen. 4.5 🌟

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Loved the layers in this Glenorchy (NZ) moment — wings, people, colour, and those mountains watching over everything.
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My sunset companion.
I was photographing the light when she arrived — silent, steady, and sure. Perched beside me on the rock, watching the sky fold into gold like it was her evening ritual too!

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The Tenant — 4★ A twisty, fast‑moving thriller that kept me guessing right to the final reveal. I definitely didn’t see the ending coming, and part of enjoying it was letting go of the urge to question every detail. A great read.

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Sunset throwing a starburst across Reedy Swamp wetlands.
Gold flaring against the dry earth.

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