Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
As I have not done a book haul since March, here is the collection of books I have purchased over the past four months! Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare. This book is Young Adult, and I have heard some great reviews. I enjoy series and dystopian themes, so I thought I would jump on board […] Read more…
Let’s discuss our book club book, Station Eleven, throughout August! As this book was our May/June book, and I finished it in July, it may be an indication of the effect this book had on me. I struggled to get completely hooked by it, which was disappointing because I did have high hopes for it. I […] Read more…
Hello! Welcome to the new website for the Glimpsing Gembles Blog! My name is Gemma, or Gembles, as my little brother calls me, and I am so excited to have you here! This site is here to bring you various posts; from recipes I create, to book and product reviews, to ideas for living a fulfilling […] Read more…
Hello all! I hope that you are all doing ok, and are looking forward to a nice Easter with friends and family. I am still behind with my blog posts, due to my health and being busy, but here is a quick monthly book haul post! I hope that you enjoy it! What have you bought lately? […] Read more…
I have always loved to read, and I also thoroughly enjoy the actual process of buying books. The smell of bookstores, the excitement of perusing the shelves; even online book shopping is fun! Today, I want to share with you my latest book haul (books and audiobooks which I purchased in January and February). Some of […] Read more…
I am excited to say that today marks the start of our online book club discussion of “Gone Girl.” Click the book club tab above, or the link below, and join in chatting about this book over the next two weeks. I look forward to hearing your ideas and thoughts! http://glimpsinggemblesbookclub.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/discussion-gone-girl.html Read more…
**Book one of ten for Project 29.** (Delayed post as I was giving the book as a gift, and did not want to alert the receiver to the book before their birthday!!) I listened to this story as an audiobook via Audible. I began one evening on March 27th 2013, and finished it the following […] Read more…
(Book two of ten for Project 29.) On a rainy Sunday afternoon on April 7th, I started to read Anna Goldworthy’s book, “Welcome To Your New Life”. I had found it that day in one of my favourite bookstores (Mary Ryan’s in Brisbane) after a morning filled with yoga and breakfast with a friend. Bliss. […] Read more…