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The last week was a great one for books. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my nose as I spent most of it with a head cold! There's nothing worse than sniffing and sneezing, so I spent most of it sleeping, reading and reading social media. Hopefully now I'm on the mend! Here's what... Continue Reading →
I'm so pleased to welcome Charity Norman today to Sam Still Reading! Charity is the author of See You in September and many other wonderful books – if you like Jodi Picoult, you will love her novels! Today she's talking about working from home – something that I'm useless at! Hiding on the cliffs Sometimes,... Continue Reading →
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 →
