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In brief: Today is the day that Cass Wheeler reflects on her career in music, choosing the 16 tracks that define her. It's a reflection on her life, the good, bad, painful and beautiful. The good: The emotion. The writing. The songs. Everything! The not-so-good: Cass's pain is tangible at times…I've never felt so much... Continue Reading →
In brief: After Maeve was bitten by a shark, she turned sharks into her career and passion. Now she's 30 and back home again. When she runs into her ex-fiancé's daughter on the beach, it brings up old memories. Old or new? Stay or go? The good: It's fun and quirky. The not-so-good: The ending... Continue Reading →
In brief: Willow (aka "Banjo") and Tom were inseparable growing up. But one move on one day separated them perhaps forever, until Willow's return to the family station Paterson Downs. Now Willow confronts the letters Tom wrote her all those years ago – can they move on or should they move back? The good: Absolutely... Continue Reading →
In brief: Cesca's moved from London to Rome to live a life free of hard decisions. But when she finds an expensive handbag thrown in the trash, the decision is easy – give it back to its owner. But on meeting the infamous Elena, she's drawn into her world…and her secrets. The good: It was... Continue Reading →
In brief: Julia's decided to change her life and forget the past. But she finds herself in the mountains instead of at the beach, reuniting with her first love. It could be good – until her past catches up with her. The good: Margareta Osborn's books are always warm and inviting. The not-so-good: I wish... Continue Reading →
In brief: The eighth in the Nightingales series, this is the story of the end of World War II as the Nightingales must adjust to looking after German POWs. The good: Reading this series is like coming home – warm and inviting. The not-so-good: I have to wait for the next book (Goodreads says late... 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 →
In brief: Mattie has the job and life in London she thought she wanted until a freak accident destroys it all. Could coming home to Australia heal more than her physical wounds? The good: A lovely story with plenty to interest the reader. The not-so-good: I need to go back and read Rose's Vintage now!... Continue Reading →
In brief: On the Day of the Girls, the world changed forever. Power was given to the women, who knew how to use it…right? The good: Fascinating idea that examines the use and abuse of power by the sexes. The not-so-good: A little too much shocking and not enough movement at the start. Why I... Continue Reading →
