If you love true stories of survival against the odds, our library member Gwenda, has been up all night reading just the thing.
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer documents a deadly expedition up Mt Everest, undertaken by the author to document the commercialisation of the ascent, which was hit with some of the worst weather the Himalayas can throw at climbers. Gwenda said she was:
“On the edge all night! Finished it at 3am. The book took you along the journey – every step of the way! So very exciting!”
Thanks, Gwenda!
(If you’ve read a great book, tell us about it and go in the draw to win back your sleep!)
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