I can’t imagine a life without books.

I am a writer, editor and independent scholar. I have read anything I could lay my hands on since I was five. I have always been lucky to live within walking distance of my local library and to have had excellent teachers who encouraged a love of reading. Reading and writing have always been the ways I make sense of the world. I love the internet but, for me, books have pages made of paper that you can turn.

This blog is a space for talking about the books I have read, mainly fiction but also non fiction. It is also a place for my own writing, both published and unpublished. My interests are fairly eclectic, so expect a mixed bag. I have written for The Age on food and so there may be the occasional recipe. I have a PhD on the Country Women’s Association which gives me credibility in the scone department.

Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy your time here.

Karen Crook

You can contact me at luvzalkemyatbigponddotcom. You know how to make that work.

I look forward to your comments and I know you will understand if anything unsavoury magically disappears.

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