All posts by Team Booko

Why we must confront hard historical truths

October 28, 20202020, Change, Community, History, Ideas, Learning, Politics, Recommended, TedTalks#Bookoaustralia, #community, #happiness, #History, #imclever, #Learning, #moveforward, #politics, #society, #ted #tedtalkTeam Booko

In this thoughtful Ted Talk Hasan Kwame Jeffries emphasises the need to weave historical context, no matter how painful, into our understanding of modern society so we can disrupt the continuum of inequality massively affecting marginalised communities. Sometimes to move forward society must look back and confront the difficult history that has shaped widespread injustice.

Build your bookshelf with Booko: Topics of conversation

October 27, 20202020, Community, Fiction, Ideas, Personal development, Recommended, Top Books, Writing#Bookoaustralia, #books, #bookshelf, #imclever, #mynextread, #read, #Reading, #recommended, #topbookTeam Booko

Topics of Conversation maps one woman’s life through the stories we tell ourselves and of the things we reveal only to strangers.

#tuesdaychat

October 27, 20202020, Change, Characters, Politics, Tuesday Chat#tuesdaychat #tv #tvshow #vote #election #lead #imclever #bookoaustraliaTeam Booko

There are so many tv shows that explore the complex world of politics; The West Wing, Madame Secretary and Homeland are just a few, which is your favourite fictional political tv programme?

Build your bookshelf with Booko: Long Bright River

October 26, 20202020, Fiction, New authors, New Release, Recommended, Top Books, Writing#Bookoaustralia, #books, #bookshelf, #imclever, #mynextread, #read, #Reading, #recommended, #topbookTeam Booko

Long Bright River is a heart-wrenching, gripping suspense novel that is a moving story of sisters, addiction, and the ties that persist between place, family, and fate. It’s our pick of the day.

Monday Inspo

October 26, 20202020, Change, Ideas, Leadership, Learning, Monday Inspo, QOTD, Top Tips#change #wisewords #qotd #inspo #imclever #bookoTeam Booko

It’s a big week for many in the political sphere around the world. On Thursday we’ll share some of our favourite books on the blog that discuss political lessons for change, but to start the week, we have these wise words for you.

Build your bookshelf with Booko: Our Rainbow Queen

October 23, 20202020, Books of the World, Characters, Design, History, Ideas, Illustration, Learning, Lifestyle, New Release, Non-fiction, Recommended, Top Books#Bookoaustralia, #books, #bookshelf, #imclever, #mynextread, #read, #Reading, #recommended, #topbookTeam Booko

Our Rainbow Queen is a riotously colourful book taking us on a photographic journey through Queen Elizabeth II’s ten decades of colour-blocked style.

Hello Weekend

October 23, 20202020, Community, Weekend#friday #weekend #relax #staysafe #imclever #bookoaustraliaTeam Booko

We’ve made it to the end of another week staying safe at home. In Melbourne this week our restrictions eased a little so we can now head outside and enjoy our Spring sunshine for a little longer with friends and family

Build your bookshelf with Booko: The Other Side of the Coin

October 22, 20202020, Books of the World, Characters, Design, History, Illustration, Learning, Lifestyle, New Release, Non-fiction, Recommended, Top Books#Bookoaustralia, #books, #bookshelf, #imclever, #mynextread, #read, #Reading, #recommended, #topbookTeam Booko

The Other Side of the Coin provides insights into what it’s like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and discover a true and lasting connection along the way.

Build your bookshelf with Booko: Leopard is a Neutral

October 21, 20202020, Community, Design, Ideas, Illustration, Learning, New Release, Personal development, Recommended, Shopping, Top Books, Top Tips#Bookoaustralia, #books, #bookshelf, #imclever, #mynextread, #read, #Reading, #recommended, #topbookTeam Booko

Leopard is a Neutral is the ultimate confidence-boosting style guide by former fashion editor and journalist Erica Davies. Crammed with useful tips and advice, it’s a treasure trove.

Lead like the great conductors

October 21, 20202020, Leadership, Learning, Music, Recommended, TedTalks, Top Tips#leaders #leadership #ted #tedtalk #imcleverTeam Booko

A conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming Ted talk Itay Talgam demonstrates unique styles illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders.