Jillian Robinson
@jillianrobinson.bsky.social
Pocket reckons about books and life
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Sometimes it’s the little things: From the ‘60s : my Dad’s decimal reckoner - which I don’t use - and his Collins English Gem dictionary which, of all the dictionaries I own and of all those on line, is my go to, every single day #pukapuka #booksky #dictionaries
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Sometimes it’s the little things: From the ‘60s : my Dad’s decimal reckoner - which I don’t use - and his Collins English Gem dictionary which, of all the dictionaries I own and of all those on line, is my go to, every single day #pukapuka #booksky #dictionaries
Why, oh why haven’t I been reading more Chekhov? Or, more specifically, Chekhov through the lens of the multi-talented George Saunders?
Those thoughts reframed: minus the regret - no time for that - thank goodness I’m on to it now. #amustread #booksky #pukapuka #Chekhov #GeorgeSaunders
Those thoughts reframed: minus the regret - no time for that - thank goodness I’m on to it now. #amustread #booksky #pukapuka #Chekhov #GeorgeSaunders
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Why, oh why haven’t I been reading more Chekhov? Or, more specifically, Chekhov through the lens of the multi-talented George Saunders?
Those thoughts reframed: minus the regret - no time for that - thank goodness I’m on to it now. #amustread #booksky #pukapuka #Chekhov #GeorgeSaunders
Those thoughts reframed: minus the regret - no time for that - thank goodness I’m on to it now. #amustread #booksky #pukapuka #Chekhov #GeorgeSaunders
The enchanting and mesmerising Wand Dance by Len Lye - an artist of and ahead of his time.
Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth. #KiwiGetAway #SoulFood #kikorangi #ArtSky
Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth. #KiwiGetAway #SoulFood #kikorangi #ArtSky
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The enchanting and mesmerising Wand Dance by Len Lye - an artist of and ahead of his time.
Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth. #KiwiGetAway #SoulFood #kikorangi #ArtSky
Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth. #KiwiGetAway #SoulFood #kikorangi #ArtSky
October 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
October 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In stark contrast to my previous read, Catherine Chidgey’s The Book of Guilt, it might seem that in My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout, not much happens. #booksky #literaryfiction #books #ElizabethStrout #MyNameIsLucyBarton 🧵1/4
September 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In stark contrast to my previous read, Catherine Chidgey’s The Book of Guilt, it might seem that in My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout, not much happens. #booksky #literaryfiction #books #ElizabethStrout #MyNameIsLucyBarton 🧵1/4
Just finished The Book of Guilt. It’s gripping, discomforting and, like all good dystopian novels, all too believable. The characters are satisfyingly layered, the plot rewardingly complex. This is Catherine Chidgey at her finest. Highly recommended. #pukapuka #booksky #books #kikorangi
September 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Just finished The Book of Guilt. It’s gripping, discomforting and, like all good dystopian novels, all too believable. The characters are satisfyingly layered, the plot rewardingly complex. This is Catherine Chidgey at her finest. Highly recommended. #pukapuka #booksky #books #kikorangi
Clear by Welsh writer Carys Davies is a small but exquisite book. Superbly crafted, it deserves the accolades that it has received since it was published in 2024..🧵1/2 #pukapuka #blueskybooks #books #historicalfiction #welshwriter
August 31, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Clear by Welsh writer Carys Davies is a small but exquisite book. Superbly crafted, it deserves the accolades that it has received since it was published in 2024..🧵1/2 #pukapuka #blueskybooks #books #historicalfiction #welshwriter
The Occupation by #ChloeAdams
What an outstanding debut. Inspired by a family story and backed up by careful, thoughtful research, Chloe Adams has brought history alive. Highly recommended.
#pukapuka #booksky #historicalfiction #australianfiction
What an outstanding debut. Inspired by a family story and backed up by careful, thoughtful research, Chloe Adams has brought history alive. Highly recommended.
#pukapuka #booksky #historicalfiction #australianfiction
August 28, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The Occupation by #ChloeAdams
What an outstanding debut. Inspired by a family story and backed up by careful, thoughtful research, Chloe Adams has brought history alive. Highly recommended.
#pukapuka #booksky #historicalfiction #australianfiction
What an outstanding debut. Inspired by a family story and backed up by careful, thoughtful research, Chloe Adams has brought history alive. Highly recommended.
#pukapuka #booksky #historicalfiction #australianfiction
Near Palmy? Don’t miss this show from Act Three Productions: Come From Away” On now: at the The Regency Theatre Palmerston North 1/2. #amateurtheatre #musicalshow #kikorangi
August 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Near Palmy? Don’t miss this show from Act Three Productions: Come From Away” On now: at the The Regency Theatre Palmerston North 1/2. #amateurtheatre #musicalshow #kikorangi
August 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Winter at Raumati #Aotearoa #Kikorangi
July 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Winter at Raumati #Aotearoa #Kikorangi
Intrigued by the marginalia in this library copy of Camus’ The Outsider aka The Stranger.
Earlier the reader marked out a section from pp 39-40. Why? Who are they? What were they thinking?And what might come up next? #Absurd #pukapuka #blueskybooks #TheStranger #Camus
Earlier the reader marked out a section from pp 39-40. Why? Who are they? What were they thinking?And what might come up next? #Absurd #pukapuka #blueskybooks #TheStranger #Camus
July 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Intrigued by the marginalia in this library copy of Camus’ The Outsider aka The Stranger.
Earlier the reader marked out a section from pp 39-40. Why? Who are they? What were they thinking?And what might come up next? #Absurd #pukapuka #blueskybooks #TheStranger #Camus
Earlier the reader marked out a section from pp 39-40. Why? Who are they? What were they thinking?And what might come up next? #Absurd #pukapuka #blueskybooks #TheStranger #Camus
Lots of big feelings after visiting Rangiaowhia a couple of days ago. #truthtelling #colonialwars #warcrime #kikorangi
May 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Lots of big feelings after visiting Rangiaowhia a couple of days ago. #truthtelling #colonialwars #warcrime #kikorangi
Kāwhia harbour this evening. Not only was there this unusual rainbow but Orcas were in the harbour although I missed seeing those.
May 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Kāwhia harbour this evening. Not only was there this unusual rainbow but Orcas were in the harbour although I missed seeing those.
Between the showers #Kāwhia #kikorangi
April 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Between the showers #Kāwhia #kikorangi
Kāwhia and this humble looking but delicious delicacy, pork, potato, and watercress = contentment #kikorangi
April 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Kāwhia and this humble looking but delicious delicacy, pork, potato, and watercress = contentment #kikorangi
Sunrise, from Ōtaki beach this morning.
March 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Sunrise, from Ōtaki beach this morning.
Particularly beautiful at the beach this morning - before the crowds arrive for the kite festival #otākitefestival #earlymorningwalk #kikorangi
March 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Particularly beautiful at the beach this morning - before the crowds arrive for the kite festival #otākitefestival #earlymorningwalk #kikorangi
February 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
What a difference a week makes. Quiet on the beach this morning. The godwits/ ngā kuaka are back. But best of all, at the stream, away from any human activity, we saw an adult Royal Spoon bill/ kōtuku ngutupapa, with its young. What a delight!! Also dotterill #alliswell #bodyclockreset #kikorangi
February 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
What a difference a week makes. Quiet on the beach this morning. The godwits/ ngā kuaka are back. But best of all, at the stream, away from any human activity, we saw an adult Royal Spoon bill/ kōtuku ngutupapa, with its young. What a delight!! Also dotterill #alliswell #bodyclockreset #kikorangi
There were lots of dogs off lead, too, all despite these sign posts.
Great to see so many people enjoying the beach in the early morning. Wish they’d take care of the bird life, too. #kikorangi
Great to see so many people enjoying the beach in the early morning. Wish they’d take care of the bird life, too. #kikorangi
February 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There were lots of dogs off lead, too, all despite these sign posts.
Great to see so many people enjoying the beach in the early morning. Wish they’d take care of the bird life, too. #kikorangi
Great to see so many people enjoying the beach in the early morning. Wish they’d take care of the bird life, too. #kikorangi
Lots of others have enjoyed the beach, too, despite the regulations saying no vehicles on this part of the beach. And the consequence is that most of the seabirds have disappeared. No godwits, no royal spoonbills, and no dotterill anywhere on my walk this morning. Evidence of lots of cars. 🧵2/3
February 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Lots of others have enjoyed the beach, too, despite the regulations saying no vehicles on this part of the beach. And the consequence is that most of the seabirds have disappeared. No godwits, no royal spoonbills, and no dotterill anywhere on my walk this morning. Evidence of lots of cars. 🧵2/3
Day 18 of my new routine and it’s a glorious day. #kikorangi
February 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Day 18 of my new routine and it’s a glorious day. #kikorangi