Read whatever, whenever, however.
It’s been a topsy-turvy week as I’ve been working remotely in different time zones. I’ve had to wake up very, very early! Here’s what I’m reading before I go to bed early… The Swift and the Harrier by Minette Walters (available 2nd November) was a great surprise from Allen & Unwin. The novel is set... Continue Reading →
This week it’s been all about non-fiction, with new books on some of my favourite topics: Sick Money by Billy Kenber (available 2nd November) arrived from Allen & Unwin. This is non-fiction about the pharmaceutical industry, including fluctuating prices and changes in drug development. It offers ideas on how to change the future of new... Continue Reading →
In brief: Someone is watching the woman in the purple skirt. At first, it seems to be helping her but as the woman thrives, things take a nasty turn… The good: Light and easy to read. The not-so-good: It’s a little bit aimless in terms of plot. Why I chose it: I love Japanese fiction.... Continue Reading →
Unfortunately I was sick last week, but lying on the couch gave me opportunity to read between naps. Fortunately I was recovered by the end of the week to go shopping! The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura arrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. This story about the woman in the purple skirt... Continue Reading →
In brief: Anna is burned out and the last straw is when her boyfriend wants an open relationship. Anna thinks she will get her revenge, but she gets much more from Quan – a relationship and realisation that her role is not to please everyone else. The good: Very, very emotional at times. The not-so-good:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Asha thought she had her life planned until she met up again with her high school crush. Now she’s married and part of a trio that is going to turn modern faith upside down with a new app. The good: Very engrossing. The not-so-good: A little predictable at times. Why I chose it:... Continue Reading →
Last week we saw some sunshine and some hints that spring is on its way! Unfortunately the weekend was a bit rainy, but that’s OK because I can read… The Curlew’s Eye by Karen Manton (available 14th September) was a surprise from Allen & Unwin. Greta and her husband have returned to his family’s isolated... Continue Reading →
Another week rolls by. We’re starting to see some sun again…for a little while anyway! Here’s what arrived with the postie this week: The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam arrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. Asha, her new boyfriend Cyrus and friend Jules have a great idea for a social networking app. It turns into... Continue Reading →
In brief: Libertie’s mother wants her to be just like her – a female doctor. But Libertie’s heart isn’t in it, and having darker skin than her mother means she is denied many freedoms. Will Libertie find her own freedom somewhere? The good: Beautiful writing with a heroine that is intriguing and frustrating. The not-so-good:... Continue Reading →
It’s been a very rainy week, with my average speed on the way home one night 6km/hr (yes, walking speed). Let’s talk books instead: Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge arrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. Libertie is interested in music, but her mother has other ideas – she wants them to be a team of physicians... Continue Reading →
