Read whatever, whenever, however.
A busy week and busy weekend (while still managing to procrastinate in writing uni assignments) meant I didn't get a lot read last week. I aimed to go out and buy the new Haruki Murakami (Men Without Women) last weekend, but couldn't find it in the four places I went to! (Admittedly, none were bookshops... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lucy's home back home to Rockhampton, and life is a bit more than messy. With her madcap friend Rosie, can she work out what she wants and how to get there? The good: So funny and so Australian! The not-so-good: Poor Joe, I quite liked him. Why I chose it: It sounded like... Continue Reading →
I can't believe that we are nearly into double digits of May. Soon it will be winter, with rain, uni exams and multiple layers of clothing. I had a very busy week, but it was fun as I got to interrogate ask many questions of the lovely Rachael Johns during the launch of her latest... Continue Reading →
In brief: The unnamed narrator takes us through the changes in his life from growing up poor in India to striking it rich in the family spice business. The good: It's compulsive reading, you never know which way the story will turn next. The not-so-good: A quick read. Why I chose it: Sounded different, thanks... Continue Reading →
In brief: Yejide wants a child. So does her husband and his family. But she never expected Akin to agree to take a second wife, which starts to crack their own marriage. The good: So many layers, secrets and emotion. The not-so-good: This book creates a mighty book hangover. Why I chose it: On the... Continue Reading →
Good morning! (Sorry, didn't mean to sound so chirpy for a Monday – actually not sure why I am given I'm in the middle of the longest week I've worked for years). Hi to those of you who have arrived from the Books + Publishing article and welcome! It made last week really fun. This... Continue Reading →
Monday again and yet another new month! April looks like it's going to be super busy but there are so many good books coming out I may have to get up early/stay up late to get more read! Margherita's Recipes for Love by Elisabetta Flumeri and Gabriella Giocometti was a welcome surprise to come home... Continue Reading →
In brief: Tess Drummond's job is to turn around fading farms fast for large company Carnarvon Holdings. But Broken Creek is different. The head stockman is the same man she hooked up with at a wedding and the other workers have deep backstories. Can Tess keep her heart at bay to complete her business? The... Continue Reading →
It's been an eventful week all round with everything just taking that little bit longer. I'm not sure if it's because uni has started again or that meeting season is in full swing. Anyway, let's not analyse but talk books. It was a big week with the release of the Stella Prize shortlist and the... Continue Reading →
