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In brief: David Granger has just woken up from surgery (which is most likely to be the government's fault). But playing on his mind is a wrong from the Vietnam War he needs to right, as well as get a few relationships right. The good: David is grumpy, funny and even though he'd be annoyed... Continue Reading →
In brief: Evelyn Hugo is a Hollywood legend, but she only wants to give an interview to Monique, a junior writer. Why? As Evelyn discusses her past, Monique makes parallels with her own life. But they are linked in an unexpected way… The good: I love Taylor Jenkins Reid's books – always such a great... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ellen is at a loss after the death of her husband. But when her first love Gerry appears at her home in Australia, she begins to heal even though his presence brings to the fore some long held secrets… The good: Beautiful combination of settings and loved the Irish sayings. The not-so-good: Some... Continue Reading →
In brief: Yuri is a young boy damaged in body, but not spirit. One night, he and his father are removed from their apartment to tend a very important someone who they never saw. But it looks like they swapped the Kapital's zoo for another kind of zoo… The good: Witty and funny with a... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lauren is tired of her reputation of Hope Junction and determined to put things right. But at the same moment, hot locum doctor Tom Lewis arrives in town. Lauren's determined not to break and get out of Hope – but will she? The good: Lovely to see the other side of Lauren, as... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ellis is at a loss. This is the story, both heartbreaking and happy of his best friend and love. The good: Incredibly emotional at times. The not-so-good: I felt a little lost at the start. Why I chose it: Rave reviews from people who I trust for book recommendations. Thanks Hachette for the... Continue Reading →
In brief: The last book in the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy has the matriarch of the Shang-Young families on her deathbed. Everyone returns to Singapore, just in case they are the chosen one to inherit her fortune and massive estate. The good: Crazy good fun with outlandish moments (i.e. fish plastic surgery). The not-so-good: A... Continue Reading →
In brief: The Pre-Raphaelites artists wanted to change the world with their ideas of beauty and love. Their real lives were not quite as beautiful. The good: Learned a lot of history and a good story. The not-so-good: Some pretty convoluted relationships here (thanks history). Why I chose it: Thank you to Penguin Australia for... Continue Reading →
In brief: Orla returns home to Emu Springs somewhat reluctantly to settle the affairs of her uncle. She certainly didn't expect to be running the family station for tourists, nor finding out a long hidden secret… The good: Honest and enjoyable, Orla's an interesting character. The not-so-good: This was the first Kerry McGinnis book I've... Continue Reading →
