Read whatever, whenever, however.
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 →
A lot of good book mail this week, which was for a wintry week! Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Sutanto came from Harlequin. I’m really looking forward to reading this. Meddy has accidentally killed her blind date and asks her aunties for help. But they are also busy with their wedding business and the... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of the breakdown of a relationship through the eyes of one partner – the good, bad and ugly. The good: It’s incredibly emotional. The not-so-good: Sometimes the emotion is very raw. Why I chose it: Winner of this year’s The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award. Thanks to Allen & Unwin for the copy.... Continue Reading →
I realised today that I haven’t been shopping since last month. Lucky that the postie and the delivery people came to me this week! Small Acts of Defiance by Michelle Wright (available 1st June)arrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. Lucie and her mother are trapped in World War II Paris, sharing a small apartment with... Continue Reading →
I’ve been spending most of the evenings and weekend working this week, so hopefully this week allows for some more leisure time. Thankfully great books came to me in the post! Now That I See You by Emma Batchelorarrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. This novel won the Vogel’s Award this year and I’m keen... Continue Reading →
In brief: Amelia is stuck. She loves her job at a mortuary, but she’s lost elsewhere. Then a family tragedy causes her to feel too much, instead of too little and she runs away. The good: Unique, raw and unflinching. The not-so-good: I devoured this in 24 hours. Why I chose it: That cover. Thanks... Continue Reading →
A very busy week of storms and rain! Fortunately, I had two nice and dry surprises: The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair (from Harlequin) is set in Brisbane during World War II. Ellie is working for Qantas, but her logic attracts the interest of Central Bureau, an intelligence organisation working alongside Bletchley Park. Ellie joins a... Continue Reading →
It’s a busy weekend as it’s Pokemon GO Kanto Tour! Luckily I received two books in the mail for some R&R post-event… New Animal by Ella Baxter (available 2nd March) arrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. Amelia can’t connect with any of the men she meets. Maybe it’s her job, maybe it’s her lack of... Continue Reading →
A very busy week with all my routines mixed up! Elizabeth and Elizabeth by Sue Williams (available January) was a lovely surprise from Allen & Unwin. It’s a story about two Elizabeths in the fledgling colony of Australia – one the wife of the governor, and the other married to an enemy of the establishment.... Continue Reading →
