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In brief: David Granger has just woken up from surgery (which is most likely to be the government's fault). But playing on his mind is a wrong from the Vietnam War he needs to right, as well as get a few relationships right. The good: David is grumpy, funny and even though he'd be annoyed... Continue Reading →
I had a busy week. It seemed like I was always going somewhere or doing something (or both). I had a fantastic week in terms of books in the letterbox and I'm hoping that this week is a good one to get some reading in before bedtime! Steven Carroll's A New England Affair is the third... Continue Reading →
In brief: Evelyn Hugo is a Hollywood legend, but she only wants to give an interview to Monique, a junior writer. Why? As Evelyn discusses her past, Monique makes parallels with her own life. But they are linked in an unexpected way… The good: I love Taylor Jenkins Reid's books – always such a great... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ellen is at a loss after the death of her husband. But when her first love Gerry appears at her home in Australia, she begins to heal even though his presence brings to the fore some long held secrets… The good: Beautiful combination of settings and loved the Irish sayings. The not-so-good: Some... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday, everyone. It's been a wet and miserable week punctuated by running in the rain and getting up early to obtain the last undercover car park. It has made for some cosy evenings reading. Last Saturday was Love Your Bookshop Day in Australia, a time to celebrate your local, favourite or all of the... Continue Reading →
In brief: Yuri is a young boy damaged in body, but not spirit. One night, he and his father are removed from their apartment to tend a very important someone who they never saw. But it looks like they swapped the Kapital's zoo for another kind of zoo… The good: Witty and funny with a... Continue Reading →
Wow, this last week was so busy. Even the weekend was full on! I really didn't get much done of what I'd planned, but I guess that's the way it goes sometimes. I'm hoping to make up some of it up over the evenings this week but we'll see. I finished two books, but I... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lauren is tired of her reputation of Hope Junction and determined to put things right. But at the same moment, hot locum doctor Tom Lewis arrives in town. Lauren's determined not to break and get out of Hope – but will she? The good: Lovely to see the other side of Lauren, as... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ellis is at a loss. This is the story, both heartbreaking and happy of his best friend and love. The good: Incredibly emotional at times. The not-so-good: I felt a little lost at the start. Why I chose it: Rave reviews from people who I trust for book recommendations. Thanks Hachette for the... Continue Reading →
