Wellington Girls' College

63,929 pages read and 3,190 team points

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3,717 pts

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Isola

By Allegra Goodman

5 stars

Marooned on a remote island after an aristocratic upbringing in the 16th c, the main character and the rough outline of her story are based on true events. I appreciated that it avoided anachronistic feminist/modern thinking.
All Her Lives

By Ingrid Horrocks

3 stars

I enjoyed it enough to keep reading, some stories more than others, overall, ok.
Giving Birth to My Father

By Tusiata Avia

5 stars

This collection of poetry needs to be read like a narrative - it traces the death of her father, her battles over his funeral and one aunty in particular and the first, second and third anniversary. It's raw and moving - probably not the best idea to read it on Christmas Day but it's too late now!
Home Stretch

By Graham Norton

5 stars

Diane loaned this to me and I was surprised that Graham Norton could write this well - it was a tight narrative with twists and turns, His insight into human nature was sharp and his writing style just right.
Circle of Days

By Ken Follett

4 stars

There's nothing like a good 'historical' saga for a holiday read. I enjoyed it - it's about stonehenge.
In the Learning Kete: Aotearoa NZ Secondary Student Pespectives on GenAI in Education

By Bunna Ny

5 stars

This is Bunna's Masters paper and I find it very useful. Firstly, it examines GenAI's impact on education in general. Then, it discusses the student perspective which I found fascinating. Finally, he makes practical recommendations.
Margo's Got Money Troubles

By Rufi Thorpe

5 stars

This is excellent. A really original voice. It's about WWE, OnlyFans, single motherhood and family. Quirky, loveable characters and just all round fabulous.
Water

By John Boyne

5 stars

Loved it. Economical writing.
Earth

By John Boyne

3 stars

I didn't love it as much as Water, I felt like it was like every courtroom drama I've seen on TV.
Small Things Like These

By Claire Keegan

5 stars

Always a beautiful writer
Bookish

By Lucy Mangan

5 stars

I loved it. Inspired to read more of her faves.
Hello Beautiful

By Ann Napolitano

4 stars

A family saga, references to Little Women.

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