Read whatever, whenever, however.
Last week was incredibly busy and it was difficult to fit in time to read. On reflection though, I don't think I did too badly. September in Australia is a big month for books, so I've got some wonderful reads to motivate me! The Book of Ordinary People by Claire Varley arrived from Pan Macmillan.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Beck is in DC looking for a job. Answering an advertisement in Craigslist finds her working as a stenographer for Barack Obama's White House. This is her story. The good: Beck is incredibly talented as a writer. The not-so-good: Knowing what comes next… Why I chose it: I'm interested in the Obama White... Continue Reading →
In brief: When Chloe find out her boyfriend is not the man she thought, she leaves Sydney for the small Queensland town of Burralea. Working on a small town newspaper with ex-foreign correspondent Finn turns out to be a lot more interesting than she first thought… The good: A delightful book of mystery, friendship and... Continue Reading →
Last week was cold and/or rainy so it was a good week for huddling under a blanket and reading! Naturally today when I sit down to the computer it's sunny and warm so this will be short…let's look at the books that arrived recently: 2028 by Ken Saunders (released September) was a prize from Allen &... Continue Reading →
In brief: The further adventures of Johanna Morrigan (aka Dolly Wilde) as a 19 year old music journalist in London. It's all about the music, friends and finding your way in a world that can be rather cruel. The good: The number of Oasis references in the first 30 pages and Jo/Dolly's wild, carefree attitude.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Keiko knows that she's not normal. Why would a normal woman work in a convenience store for 18 years? Why isn't she married or climbing the career ladder? Maybe should make her own move to seem like everyone else… The good: I loved the convenience store routines and detail. The not-so-good: A fast... Continue Reading →
This week my letterbox was rather full and it's all my own doing. Ages ago, I heard about the five dollar note challenge – basically, you save your $5 notes rather than spending them. While the internet tells me to do this daily and put it in a bank account to access in old age,... Continue Reading →
In brief: Anna chances across a mysterious metal box in her grandmother's house, sending her across the world just as Elizabeth did in the late 1800s. How are their stories linked? The good: I loved the mystery and the way the chapters from alternate time periods linked together. The not-so-good: Sometimes I wanted more of... Continue Reading →
In brief: Kit used to be friends with Diane until Diane's confession ripped them apart. Now so close to the top of her profession, the last thing Kit needs is Diane to reappear in her life… The good: It's bold, raw, honest and utterly addictive. The not-so-good: Some of the reactions of the characters aren't... Continue Reading →
