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In brief: A predominantly pictorial look at the West Coast Eagles' season, which culminated in their fourth premiership in the Australian Football League (AFL). The good: Fun to study the pictures in detail. The not-so-good: The guys who didn't make it to the Grand Final. Why I chose it: I love the Eagles! Year: 2018... Continue Reading →
In brief: In an isolated college town, a strange sickness starts to take over. People are falling asleep and dreaming…without waking up. The good: The writing style – hazy and dreamy with moments of sharp clarity. The not-so-good: If you like to know why everything happens, you might be disappointed. Why I chose it: Sounded... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! I hope your week is getting off to a good start. I'm looking forward to March for two reasons – change of season and new books! The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer (released tomorrow) arrived from Hachette. Alice has discovered that her grandmother has a story to tell that dates back... Continue Reading →
In brief: Restoration of an old cottage brings Aidan and Colette together – and not in the best way. Can they work together and work through their problems? The good: A lot going on – never a dull moment. The not-so-good: So many new characters at the start to try to remember! Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: Darcy is a tough girl with a weak heart in more ways than one. Tom Valeska has had her heart for decades, but now he is finally free. Can they get it together? The good: The slow, slow burn… The not-so-good: That slow, slow burn… Why I chose it: Who didn't love The... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! I'm hoping to see the end of this rotten cold this week – so no shopping for me on the weekend. Lucky the postie was kind! Heart of the Grass Tree by Molly Murn arrived thanks to Penguin. Pearl and her mother return to Kangaroo Island when her grandmother Nell dies. But Nell... Continue Reading →
In brief: This is Adam's life as a junior doctor. Next to no sleep, unpaid overtime and missing family and friends. The good: It's also quite funny. The not-so-good: The ending is heartbreaking. Why I chose it: Enjoy a medical memoir. Year: 2017 Pages: 279 Publisher: Picador (Pan Macmillan) Setting: Hospitals of England I'm a... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lucy thought her mother-in-law could fill the void left by her own mother. But Diana has always kept her at arm's length and found fault. Now Diana has been murdered – what does the family have to hide? The good: A real page-turner of cleverly constructed and complicated relationships. The not-so-good: It could... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! Hope the week goes by at the speed you want it to. I received two books in the post this week and bought three. See below for what came to live with me… How to Be Second Best by Jessica Dettmann arrived from Harper Collins. Apart from the delicious looking cover, it's about... Continue Reading →
