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In brief: Ryan and Emily seem to have it all, which Emily is sure is due to their open marriage and its rules. But then Ada arrives and Ryan falls in love, while Ada becomes a friend to Emily. Who will win Ada's affection? The good: It's a fascinating, complex look at human nature. The... Continue Reading →
It's the first day of winter and it certainly feels like it! It's been rainy and cold, which is excellent for staying at home and reading. Thanks to the parcel postie and courier drivers who were kind and made sure these books didn't get wet: Better Luck Next Time by Kate Hilton (available 16th June)... Continue Reading →
In brief: Trelawney Castle and its inhabitants have been an institution in Cornwall for centuries. But now the castle is falling down and the family has run out of money. How will they react? The good: Very detailed with unique characters. The not-so-good: Sometimes a little too much detail and not enough action. Why I... Continue Reading →
I didn't quite get one book a day read last week, but I'm blaming the weather and the Amazon Prime membership I was 'forced' to buy to ensure a parcel arrived before a deadline. (James May: Our Man in Japan is excellent). I did get to the shops and my usual postie returned, bringing some... Continue Reading →
In brief: Emira doesn't really know what she wants to do in life. She babysits Briar, but one night she is accused of kidnapping her. That sets in place an awkward relationship between her and her employer Alix which only becomes more complex… The good: Excellent characterisation The not-so-good: A little bit difficult to settle... Continue Reading →
Things are a bit better in Australia this week, with rain on the east coast and the roads open in the west. As you can see, the mail trucks are catching up (and so are the food ones). Jane in Love by Rachel Givney (available 4th February) arrived from Penguin. Jane Austen is on a... Continue Reading →
It was a bumper week for books, which was great because it certainly wasn't a good one for the weather! It looks like July is going to be a great month for staying in… The Emerald Tablet by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios (available 25th June) arrived from Pan Macmillan. It features archaeologist Benedict Hitchens once again,... Continue Reading →
Today's a holiday where I am, so I doubt I will even be awake when this post appears! I had a pretty busy weekend, including a trip to the Perth Royal Show. Always fun and always an opportunity to eat too much of something – this year it was gelato. Yum! For the rest of... Continue Reading →
In brief: A story across two time periods – Joseph, working as a researching for Henry Mayhew on the working class people of London; and Madeleine, a redundant lecturer who moves to Apricot Place to find the past lingering. The good: Michele Roberts' prose is beautiful. The not-so-good: Wasn't always convinced by Madeleine's feelings of... Continue Reading →
I think holidays can be more tiring sometimes than working! I've been really busy over the past week, doing all the little things that needed doing and some that didn't (like Pokémon Go – I still don't have a Ditto!). I didn't do too much reading or baking, but hoping to squish in something Sunday... Continue Reading →
