Bookish Wanderer

Kaikōura from the air — black sand, turquoise water, mountains rising behind it all. One of those flights where the whole coastline feels alive beneath you.

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Mt Fyffe Summit- NZ 19.2.2026
Blue skies after an extreme weather event hit NZ this week.
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Travelling through the Marlborough Sounds on the Picton Mailboat Cruise when this kāhu swept past- scanning the water below like it owned the place. One of those moments that makes being on the move feel magic. #NZBirds #Kāhu #MarlboroughSounds #TravelNZ #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography

Kaiteriteri Beach, Abel Tasman. Golden sand underfoot, cloud‑patterns overhead, and the kind of quiet that settles you from the inside out.
© Jo 2026

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Pulled up on the bike and this little Weka strutted out of the bush like he’d been waiting for us. Bold, curious, and completely unbothered — the ultimate South Island greeting.

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4.5★ A warm, steady story about women finding their way back to themselves. Secrets, disappointments, small hopes and emotional honesty that feels grounded and real. A gentle reminder that the people you meet along the way can shift everything.
#2026ReadingChallenge #52BookClub #BookReview #Booksky

4.5★ A tense, twisty ride where the neighbour is far too interested in your life. I tore through this one, second‑guessing everyone right up to the final reveal.
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Yellowface — 4★
Sharp, clever, and uncomfortably honest. I loved how it tackled racist assumptions and prejudice from so many angles, all wrapped in a well‑written, propulsive story. A bold, biting satire that stays with you.
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Dunedin Railway Station, NZ
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A Month of Sundays — short review
Loved how each character unfolded across the book — gently, honestly, and in ways that made me care more with every chapter. A quiet, tender story about connection, second chances, and the power of being truly seen. 4.5 🌟

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Loved the layers in this Glenorchy (NZ) moment — wings, people, colour, and those mountains watching over everything.
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The Intruder 4.5★ A tense, fast‑paced thriller that hooked me early and never let up. The storm backdrop amps up the chaos, and the twists land hard. Loved the momentum and the creeping dread throughout. #52bookclub #2026readingchallenge #booksky

My sunset companion.
I was photographing the light when she arrived — silent, steady, and sure. Perched beside me on the rock, watching the sky fold into gold like it was her evening ritual too!

#NaturePhotography #BeachSunset #Landscapes #Photography #blueskyphotography © Jo 2026

The Tenant — 4★ A twisty, fast‑moving thriller that kept me guessing right to the final reveal. I definitely didn’t see the ending coming, and part of enjoying it was letting go of the urge to question every detail. A great read.

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Sunset throwing a starburst across Reedy Swamp wetlands.
Gold flaring against the dry earth.

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4 🌟 The Confession was such a gripping read. Loved the characters, loved the tension, and the way each confession peeled back another layer. Very satisfying.

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⭐️ 4.5/5: A suburban Melbourne street, a prickly older woman with secrets, and a neighbourhood full of heart. Loved the humour, the dual timelines, and the unexpected tenderness. The audio narration was brilliant too.

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2 🌟 Just finished Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Loved the concept, but it didn’t land for me. I wanted more depth in the past‑visits and more real change in the characters. Just not my cup of coffee.

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4 🌟 It took me a while to settle into the story, but once I did, I really connected with the characters. The writing is strong, and the mythological elements were the standout for me — I loved seeing the gods reimagined in such a vivid, engaging way.
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Thankyou for the feedback. I am still learning but am loving the new focus on little things.

Cussen Park settling into its evening hush.
Light folding itself across the water,
the day exhaling its last warm breath.
I stayed a while, letting the colours linger in me longer than the light itself.

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© Jo 2025

I was just trying to enjoy a quiet coffee at Lake Nagambie when these two seagulls started battling for pole position like it was the Bird Grand Prix. I did not order this level of drama with my mocha!

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Thankyou :)

Being seen in the smallness
A ladybird tucked into a globe of white blooms — a reminder that even the smallest presence can shift the whole pattern.

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What lens did you use for this shot. It's fabulous.

A rainbow rising out of the storm, echoing - light threading its way through unrest.

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Book connection: The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence

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Candle droppings from a Hanukkah Menorah, poured and shaped by the night. We shared the final evening with Jewish friends, in celebration and sorrow after the Bondi massacre. Wax as an abstract reminder of that moment.

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Melbourne after dark.
Reflections stretch across the Yarra like a held breath.
Old spires, new towers — all softened by night.
A place to wander, not to rush. A place to feel the edges of stillness. © Jo 2025 #UrbanReflections #ArchitectureAfterDark #BlueHourMelbourne #Photography

Found this snap tucked away in an old photo folder -Lorde Howe Island 🇦🇺 2015. Jagged rocks, tide pools, and that misty mountain hush; a magnificent place I long to return too.

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Snapped these on my Samsung on the way home from work.
Clouds were heavy but the sunflowers were thriving.
North East Victoria doing its thing! #Photography #BlueSkyPhotography #Flowers #NaturePhotography
© Jo 2025