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In brief: Amy is an editing genius but when her new boss asks her to force a commercial novel from a literary great, it challenges even her. The good: it's fun – loud, honest and brash. The not-so-good: The ending – so unexpected! Why I chose it: Thank you to Harper Collins for the ARC.... Continue Reading →
This Monday is special because I brought two new Murakamis home with me! I love the beautiful hardcover editions with the extra details on the dust jacket. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography by Eric Idle kindly arrived from Hachette (possibly to stop me recounting every single Monty Python sketch on social... Continue Reading →
The Bachelorette Australia has teamed up with Mills & Boon to create some romance magic. Ali Oetjen and her bachelors recreate four different romantic moments, including spring on the streets of New York, a summers fashion shoot, an autumn Halloween party and winters date in Central Park. As Ali gets to know her bachelors and... Continue Reading →
In brief: In Sydney in 1965, the harbour appears calm but there is a strong undercurrent. The Sydney Opera House is being built with daily controversy and anti-war sentiment is growing. The good: The words are exquisite. The not-so-good: I devoured this beautiful book. Why I chose it: Thank you to Simon & Schuster for... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of an ancient house and those who are bound to it in some way or another. The good: It's a Kate Morton book. The not-so-good: Quite a few characters across the ages which was occasionally hard to keep track of. Why I chose it: I love Kate Morton's books, many thanks... Continue Reading →
Spring has arrived! The flowers are in bloom and so is the sneezing. That gives me plenty of reasons to stay inside and read when I can. The new releases are coming thick and fast, thank you to those who sent these lovely reads. This week appears to be blue themed: Melmoth by Sarah Perry (available... Continue Reading →
Happy October! This is the month where things get really interesting for readers with loads of wonderful new releases – just see below. The Children's House by Alice Nelson arrived thanks to Penguin. Marina and Jacob live in Harlem with son Ben. One day Marina meets Constance, a refugee from Rwanda and her son Gabriel.... Continue Reading →
Thanks to romance.com.au, I have some tote bags to give away to four lucky Australian readers! If you love being swept away by a love story, there is a place for you. If you love reading about gorgeous men and fearless women, there is a place for you. If you love romance, welcome home. Check... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of five ordinary people in Melbourne – their heartache, worries and pain. The good: Very sensitively written. The not-so-good: The majority of the story is not happy. Why I chose it: Thank you to Pan Macmillan for the copy. Year: 2018 Pages: 407 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Setting: Melbourne, Australia Rating: 8... Continue Reading →
