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I honestly can’t remember what happened last week as it all went by so quickly! Thank you to the kind delivery people who brought me these: Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie (available from 1st December) arrived thanks to Harlequin. Lexi is a survivor and a hacker who doesn’t care about much these days. When she crosses... Continue Reading →
In brief: Short stories set in and around Florida. The good: Very detailed and very evocative setting. The not-so-good: Is Florida really that creepy? Why I chose it: Heard great stuff about Lauren Groff’s writing. Year: 2018 Pages: 275 Publisher: Windmill Books (Penguin) Setting: Usually Florida Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Florida. To this Australian,... Continue Reading →
It’s been a topsy-turvy week as I’ve been working remotely in different time zones. I’ve had to wake up very, very early! Here’s what I’m reading before I go to bed early… The Swift and the Harrier by Minette Walters (available 2nd November) was a great surprise from Allen & Unwin. The novel is set... Continue Reading →
In brief: Maddie and Theo both have the same best friend (Alexa), and they both hate each other. Until they don’t. But there’s no way Alexa is ever going to find out… The good: Lots of fun, with lots of pizza. The not-so-good: What do you mean, I’m halfway through the series? Why I chose... Continue Reading →
This week it’s been all about non-fiction, with new books on some of my favourite topics: Sick Money by Billy Kenber (available 2nd November) arrived from Allen & Unwin. This is non-fiction about the pharmaceutical industry, including fluctuating prices and changes in drug development. It offers ideas on how to change the future of new... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jane is stuck in the background at work until she catches the eye of one of her senior colleagues. She is suddenly ‘someone’ but their affair will destroy everything. The good: Some unexpected avenues in the plot. The not-so-good: For me, it tried too hard to be a hit of everything – work... Continue Reading →
In brief: A book of short stories of different lengths, some interconnected, that look at friendships and relationships. The good: Some fantastic stories. The not-so-good: I didn’t always ‘get’ the shortest stories. Why I chose it: Saw it and thought it looked like a good read. Year: 2020 Pages: 246 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (Hachette)... Continue Reading →
Mailbox Monday and What I’m Reading: 27/9/21 It was a big week locally with the AFL (Australian Football League) grand final and the Royal Show both on. I spent my showbag money on books instead… The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue arrived from Penguin. It’s a murder mystery set in Singapore as former MI6 agent... Continue Reading →
In brief: Celestial and Roy are newlyweds going places. But their plan changes dramatically when Roy is gaoled for a crime that he didn’t commit. Celestial moves on, but when Roy is released early, he’s keen to pick up their marriage where it left off. The good: Beautifully written with so much emotion. The not-so-good:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Someone is watching the woman in the purple skirt. At first, it seems to be helping her but as the woman thrives, things take a nasty turn… The good: Light and easy to read. The not-so-good: It’s a little bit aimless in terms of plot. Why I chose it: I love Japanese fiction.... Continue Reading →
