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Alternative Reading List Ideas

by Amber on January 6, 2010

I love  reading, and I love watching people read. Observing them drift into a state of deep concentration that sees them ignoring screaming babies, fires and once in a lifetime frisbee catches. It makes them forget that the cup of tea has gone cold and slightly soupy, and their toes are freezing despite 2 pairs of socks. They’re in another place, you can see it on their faces.

Reading with a cat friend.

Of course, you need fuel to feed this fire. Here’s a list of alternative reading list suggestions – it could make for an interesting year…

  • Read all the recipients of a major literary prize, e.g. every Booker.
  • Read the top ten books from the year of your birth.
  • Or if you don’t like you birth year’s selection, how about 1971?
  • Exclusively read books set in tiny Portuguese villages.
  • Exclusively read novels by Alaskans.
  • Delve into the classic books of your country – they are waiting for you. Or another nation’s novels  – France, Spain, Canada. (Thanks Mausumi!)
  • Find a theme that unnerves you. Grief, sexuality, loneliness. Happiness.
  • Ask ten of your friends for their favourite book titles. Start there.
  • Then ask ten people who are at least 10 years older than you.
  • My Form 2 teacher (that’s age 12) gave me this list he photocopied (from gawd knows where) of the supposed  top 100 must read books. I made a start and have been carrying it around ever since. You can do better than me!Reading List

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5 Fantastic Scarves For Winter

by Amber on May 28, 2008

Scarves are awesome. They suit everyone, they’re affordable, come in a multitude of styles and ultimately are totally functional! Here’s my pick of the 5 most stylish neck warmers this winter:

5 fantastic scarves

1. Two Tone Scarf from Urban Outfitters – twice the noise! I love this look and it’s made of jersey which is super comfortable (e.g. not scratchy at all, which is very important!). It also comes in a magenta-taupe colourway, which reminds me of crushed rose petals.

2. Waffle Pocket Scarf from Witchery. Ever sat at a chilly bus stop trying to wrap up your hands in a scarf because somehow you’d lost both gloves? The designer of this innovative scarf certainly has, integrating pockets into both ends. As well as being a sexy addition to any wardrobe, I appreciate the care that has gone into making this a human focused design.

3. This tangerine dream Flute Scarf from Country Road is amazingly chunky and bright, both imperative qualities of a great scarf. Wool is one of the warmest materials out there too! Snuggle up!

4. For something more wrap like, Anthropologie has the sweet Chevron scarf. Big and roomy enough to wrap all ways around your body.

5. Michael Kors is responsible for this delicious tie dyed scarf. If you feel like splurging this is the one for you – in one of the two gorgeous colours, lavender or lemon. Available from Net-A-Porter.

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