HeyJaredSide Notes
A newsletter about the books I read and the feelings they leave behind. No literary expertise - these are my side notes, taken from margin scribbles, underlines and my own big emotions.
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September reads, part one (opens the original)
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Hi friendsSeptember and October are stacked with new releases. We all know this. I’m feeling bad about my backlist TBR. Then again, there’s a lot of titles coming out over the next few weeks that I’m looking forward to reading and discussing!I know in the northern hemisphere you’re gearing up for autumn/fall reading, and I take my hat off to you! Cosy season is wonderful. But here in Australia, I’m turning my attention to the luxury of summer reading. Realistically for me, this huge publishing y
August reads, part two (opens the original)
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Hi friendsI’m writing this in the first days of spring, which have been unusually warm even for Sydney. I’ve heard reports its going to be a very hot summer.But the city is at its best at this time of year, when the humidity hasn’t yet set in. I’m starting to think about my first swim of the season, and getting back to reading on the beach in the mornings before the day really heats up.In the meantime, let’s chat about the last 6 books I read to close out the winter.Subscribe
August reads, part one (opens the original)
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Hi friendsMy day job is hectic at the moment – not to mention my social life! But I can’t complain. Both things bring me a lot of fulfilment and sometimes we can’t ask for more than that.Subscribe nowAnd I do have 6 books to share so far this month! All of these are either from the Booker Prize longlist or read as part of Women in Translation month, so let’s get to it.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img
July books: bumper month-long edition! (opens the original)
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Hi friendsI’m home from my travels! After a hot Euro-summer, transitioning back into this winter season has really messed with me – that, and a healthy dose of jetlag. My sleep has been all over the place, and I’ve plunged headfirst into a busy period at work. It was a gorgeous trip, and I had so much fun catching up with lots of my favourite people. But I’m happy to be back with my books, my bed and my beach!Subscribe nowI did a decent amount of reading while I wa
Italy in books (opens the original)
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Hi friendsAll going well I’ll be in Sicily as you read this, eating my body weight in pasta. I’m manifesting spritzes, sunshine and swimming.Thanks for reading Side Notes! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.<div
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