Last week, I had the honour of writing a blog for Busybird. I mention Verandah quite a bit and talk about the importance of anthologies for allowing a space for everyone to share their work. Check it out here!
What I’m back to reading: Game of Thrones A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold (hoping to get through it this time!)
I’m very excited about this wonderful project! Until recently, I wasn’t regularly commuting to and from the city, and I didn’t realise the amount of people that are glued to their devices during their trips. I didn’t realise this because I too, of course, am glued to my phone, searching through music to drown out the sounds of the train jolting over the tracks at peak hour.
But if I were to look down and find a copy of a book, I would definitely be excited. Those who know me well can account for my love of books; not once have I walked past a bookstore and not gone inside (this was particularly difficult in Tokyo as there is an entire town dedicated to books – *excited noises*).
After reading Ali and Mich’s startup journey and their brilliant idea to bring Books on the Underground from London to Melbourne, I can only congratulate them (and signup to be a book ninja).
So often I find that I’ve finished reading a book and I just need to share it with the world, and need to find someone to discuss it with immediately! This is a brilliant way that people can share their wonderful reads, and hopefully it will get people interested in reading again.
Now I know people will say that they don’t have the time to read or can’t fit it into their daily schedules, and I know, I struggle to myself. I’m not even halfway on my Goodreads reading challenge this year *sigh*. Though I think this would be a great way to catch up and to diversify my reading and I’m hoping that everyone can see the positivity in this project.
Check them out here and signup to be a book ninja here.
I’m still yet to find a book on the rail, but I will definitely be keeping an eye out for that special sticker! Let me know if you’ve found any books, or even just what you’re reading at the moment.