Read whatever, whenever, however.
I simply cannot list my best reads for 2019 until the end of the year. What if I finish a really great book on December 29? (Plus, today is my birthday so I can do anything I want). Traditionally, I try to cull my list to ten but then I remembered that this is my... Continue Reading →
In brief: The life of Charlotte Lucas after her marriage to Mr Collins is respectable, but lonely. On meeting Mr Travis, a farmer, her life and heart become disrupted. The good: A great book for a Pride and Prejudice fan. The not-so-good: A quiet read (and I still find Mr Collins annoying). Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: In 1899 Sydney, the residents of the Dunlevy house find things out that will change their lives. They each react in their own way with disastrous consequences. The good: A great insight into colonial Sydney, pre-Federation. The not-so-good: The ending is a little fast and neat. Why I chose it: Enjoy Maggie Joel's... Continue Reading →
A topsy turvy week in terms of weather, from winter to summer with bushfires around a lot of Australia. Today is also Remembrance Day, to remember the fallen and those who fought for our freedom. Book wise, it was a good week, especially as I've been too busy to get out…now, I don't need to!... Continue Reading →
Last week went by in a blur. But as you can see from below, quite a bit of reading was done! Here's what I bought and what arrived in the mail: The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh (available 1st November) arrived thanks to Penguin. The book starts in the 1870s after Clementine's mother dies in... Continue Reading →
A busy week as always. It wasn't great for football, but on the upside it means I'll have more time to read (plus a functional voice). I was lucky to receive some books in the mail this week! A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier (available now, RPR $32.99) arrived thanks to Harper Collins (how did... Continue Reading →
In brief: Kitty's first year of being a real doctor is full of ups, downs, love and laughter. The good: I really resonated with some of the statements made (good and bad). The not-so-good: Took me a little while to get into, had to finish before my own on call (otherwise nightmares happen, like Kitty's)... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! The big news in Australia is that it's been snowing in some areas – even at the football! While it's not that cold here, I think the weather will take a turn for the worse this week. Fortunately, the postie delivered some great books and I took the opportunity to buy some (especially... Continue Reading →
In brief: Mr Nishino has a great capacity for love and women love him. But his greatest asset could be his downfall… The good: The different characters and their memories of Mr Nishino. The not-so-good: Very sad in places. Why I chose it: Japanese fiction is wonderful. Thanks Allen & Unwin for the copy. Year:... Continue Reading →
