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Last week was terrible for heat and humidity. I think everybody felt the effects! Today, I'm looking forward to being a bit cooler and not constantly sticky. Lucky I have some books to curl up with… This week's books by Australian women authors are all courtesy of the kind people at Harlequin. Home At Last... Continue Reading →
In brief: Justine meets up with old friend (and crush) Nick. How can she convince him to notice her? By changing his horoscope in the magazine she works for, of course. Will her hints steer Nick towards her, or has Justine bitten off more than she can chew? The good: Fun concept and loved the... Continue Reading →
In brief: It's winter in Utah Territory, 1888 and Deborah is waiting for her husband to return home. But a stranger crosses her doorstep and the small town of Junction is changed forever. The good: A beautifully written story. The not-so-good: I read it rather quickly! Why I chose it: Historical fiction, mysterious strangers, a... Continue Reading →
Fantastic reads in the letterbox this week! Looking forward to getting stuck into them – a great mix of fun, history and drama. Fled by Meg Keneally (available 15th April, RRP $29.99 AUD) arrived from Bonnier Echo / Allen & Unwin. Jenny has no other option but to become a thief to survive, but when... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ayesha is a teacher who really wants to be a poet. Her family has given up hope of her getting married. Khalid is devoted to his faith and his mother. When he and Ayesha meet, sparks fly (and not the good kind) – so why can't they forget each other? The good: There... Continue Reading →
Public service announcement: back up your computer regularly. It's been a fun week…lots of time spent in front of a screen! Thank goodness for brightly coloured reads in the post: The Book of Dreams by Nina George (translated by Simon Pare, available 1st April) came from the good people at Simon & Schuster. It sounds... Continue Reading →
Happy nearly weekend! A large chunk of Australia is heading towards a long weekend, and what better to do than bake some cupcakes? (You don't have to share, it's okay). Sandie Docker's debut novel, The Kookaburra Creek Café, not only contains a great read, but some scrumptious recipes too. Here's a sample thanks to Penguin:... Continue Reading →
In brief: The final in the Rosie trilogy sees Don and Rosie moving back to Melbourne with son Hudson. How will Hudson fit in? And what will Don do after the Genetics Lecture Outrage? The good: Don, Rosie and Hudson are wonderful. The not-so-good: The end of the trilogy. Why I chose it: Don. Rosie.... Continue Reading →
It was a really busy week last week, so I didn't finish any books. I did have a lot of fun though! I received a lovely box from Penguin about Love Between The Pages – thank you! And here are the books I received: The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker finds three characters... Continue Reading →
