Qualifications
I have a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in literature (James Cook University of North Queensland). In that degree I obtained minors in psychology, modern history and economics.
I also have a Graduate Diploma of Library Science in which my studies included management and communications (Queensland University of Queensland).
My Tastes In Books
I am interested in any fiction depicting 'real life' because it makes me think about what I do and how I live.
I particularly like teenage fiction as I am interested in the 'turning of age' experience.
I am also particularly interested in gay literature: both 'turning of age' stories and those centered around adults.
For a complete change of perspective my little home library also has some science fiction, fantasy and horror in it. I like those kinds of fiction because they help me escape from the hard rigors of life for a while, and also they encourage a little heroism in me (a trait I sadly lack).
I also enjoy crime/spy/mystery novels to add a bit of excitement and intrigue to a quite life.
For non-fiction I love serious psychology and also a little philosophy, Eastern religion and politics.
- Armidale, New South Wales
- JoinedDecember 26, 2012
- website: raymondmathiesenbookreviews.blogspot.com.au/
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Sep 24, 2014 10:32PM
Hi Blair! Yes, I have known one or two Canadians and it is interesting for me to see the similarities. I guess the ties to the UK partly explain it,but I think both countries have a more easy going...View all Conversations