Guide to Cairns: Local Bookshops

Guide to Cairns: Local Bookshops

There’s something so calming about going into a bookshop. Especially the cozy locally owned ones with charm and personable appeal. Sure, we can always head into a Kmart or a chain bookstore to get the book we’re looking for and be on our way, but I always like to make the extra effort to make book shopping an experience while also supporting a small business. So I’ve listed a few bookshops in Cairns that are locally owned along with a few Little Free Libraries around the area.

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My Favorite Books of 2019

My Favorite Books of 2019

I actually reached my reading goal for this year. It wasn’t until the past couple years that I started set reading goals for myself. It used to be something I did as a school kid so I didn’t really like the idea of setting reading goals voluntarily. I think, though, that once we’re past school age and reading isn’t part of your everyday curriculum it’s good to set yourself a goal that way you don’t accidentally let everyday life get in the way of picking up a book and actually reading it. This year I set myself a goal of 30 books. Doesn’t sound like much but I do experience the occasional reading slump and things in life get to be too much and I don’t wanna overwhelm myself. I don’t want reading to ever become a “burden” so I never expect too much of myself. That keeps it at a nice leisurely activity for me.

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