Read whatever, whenever, however.
It's Monday, it's raining but I don't care because I'm on holiday and I had a stellar book week last week. (So much so that I'll save the books I bought for next week). I've been getting quite a lot read, which is lovely! All the books I received look so good, I don't know... Continue Reading →
In brief: Orla returns home to Emu Springs somewhat reluctantly to settle the affairs of her uncle. She certainly didn't expect to be running the family station for tourists, nor finding out a long hidden secret… The good: Honest and enjoyable, Orla's an interesting character. The not-so-good: This was the first Kerry McGinnis book I've... Continue Reading →
In brief: Clem and Emma aren't exactly where they wanted to be at the end of their twenties. Still trying to chase their dream jobs and dream lives, will they ever make it or accept the status quo? The good: Loads of fun and realistic! The not-so-good: I devoured this in 24 hours. Why I... Continue Reading →
It's been a good week for reading. Maybe it's because I'm in the lead up to a holiday, maybe it's because meetings and study are in a kind of a lull. I'm not complaining (even though it looks like rain all week)! I bought a few books this week and I got a few in... Continue Reading →
In brief: Matthew Fenchurch is distraught after his son's death. When his daughters arrive to visit the memorial, they set in place a change of events for Jarulan… The good: Beautiful writing and I wish I could see the house! The not-so-good: The ghost bits didn't work too well for me. Why I chose it:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Twins Maisy and Duncan are sent to live with their grandmother after their mother is taken into care. Everything goes well until Duncan goes missing… The good: Surprising and unputdownable in places. The not-so-good: Dialogue a bit stilted at times. Why I chose it: Have never read Lesley Pearse before, thanks to Penguin... Continue Reading →
Last week was the week to rug up and read books as it's been cold, windy and rainy. It was also the week to try random new things like Pringles Butter Caramel. I learned that sweet chips are definitely not my thing! This week, I'm going to be trying some more new things – new... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday! Today I am delighted to welcome Lily Woodhouse to Sam Still Reading to answer a Q&A about her new novel, Jarulan by the River. (I'm reading this at the moment and it's caused a couple of late nights, it's that good). I won't describe it you, but let Lilly do the talking… Can... Continue Reading →
In brief: May lives in a small Aussie country town, but wants more. Visiting her boyfriend in Melbourne opens her eyes to a new world, but things are about to get a lot more difficult… The good: Captures a time period in Australia that isn't talked about too much. The not-so-good: Couldn't stop reading! Why... Continue Reading →
