Well the year is flying by. Here’s the books that I read in September.
Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
James Clear shares four laws of behaviour change. Through stories and practical examples he shows how you can put these laws into practice to build a good habit or break bad ones. It’s about changing one small part at a time. Habits make us who we are so it’s also about deciding on who you want to be. A very practical book.
The Power of Habit: Why we do what we do and how to change by Charles Duhigg
In three parts: the habits of individuals, the habits of successful organizations and the habits of societies; Charles Duhigg discusses scientific studies which show why we do what we do and how to change. Duhigg explores the habit loop which James Clear expands on in Atomic Habits. This was a fascinating book with lots of interesting stories and ideas on how to change habits.
Mr Golightly’s Holiday by Sally Vickers
Many years ago Mr Golightly wrote a work which became a bestseller. Now the reputation of this work is on the decline. He decides to holiday in the village of Great Calne and bring his work up-to-date. As his holiday unfolds we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr Golightly. This book came highly recommended to me. However, I didn’t really enjoy it. I wanted to find out what was going to happen but wasn’t rushing to read it.
Khaki Town by Judy Nunn
Khaki town is a novel that is inspired by factual events about which very little is known. Set in Townsville in 1942, Australia is on the brink of being invaded by the Japanese. Townsville is transformed by the influx of 70 000 American and Australian Soldiers preparing for combat in the South Pacific. Val Callahan, local publican is happy as she works hard to serve lonely, thirsty soldiers. As racial violence explodes through the ranks of the American military, a young congressman, Lyndon Baines Johnson, is sent to investigate. As always a fabulous read from Judy Nunn.
What have you been reading lately?
Khaki Town retells a shameful history that many of us, including myself, knew nothing about. A great read.
Thanks for sharing, Jillian:)