Dunedin has the most wonderful public libraries. When we lived in the UK, I just didn't find the libraries there that inspirational. Perhaps it's because of where we lived or because I could afford to buy books! In any case I think that we are extremely lucky in Dunedin to be able to access such a vast amount of books in such lovely settings. We use the libraries a lot as a family. Also after a couple of attempts I managed to get a job there. I love it! I'm only working 3.5 hours a week but I feel very lucky.
Working there has pushed me into borrowing more books to read. This is because as I scan the books people bring in I have come across more authors etc. This has been further complicated by the fact that I have never borrowed fiction. Only non fiction. Am I alone? All my friends think that I'm weird. Anyway I'm trying to get over it mostly because of the high cost of books in NZ and because if there is any money around I would rather spend it on books in Spanish for my kids.
So (sorry, I know I'm rambling) I borrowed Burning bright by Tracy chevalier. I loved it. I will have to buy it because I have all her other books and she's amazing!. I also read the sea house by Esther Freud which was interesting.
So if you live in Dunedin visit one of your local libraries if not go to your local library. I'm sure it has something good to offer. And take the kids.
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