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In brief: Beck is in DC looking for a job. Answering an advertisement in Craigslist finds her working as a stenographer for Barack Obama's White House. This is her story. The good: Beck is incredibly talented as a writer. The not-so-good: Knowing what comes next… Why I chose it: I'm interested in the Obama White... Continue Reading →
In brief: When Chloe find out her boyfriend is not the man she thought, she leaves Sydney for the small Queensland town of Burralea. Working on a small town newspaper with ex-foreign correspondent Finn turns out to be a lot more interesting than she first thought… The good: A delightful book of mystery, friendship and... Continue Reading →
In brief: The further adventures of Johanna Morrigan (aka Dolly Wilde) as a 19 year old music journalist in London. It's all about the music, friends and finding your way in a world that can be rather cruel. The good: The number of Oasis references in the first 30 pages and Jo/Dolly's wild, carefree attitude.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Keiko knows that she's not normal. Why would a normal woman work in a convenience store for 18 years? Why isn't she married or climbing the career ladder? Maybe should make her own move to seem like everyone else… The good: I loved the convenience store routines and detail. The not-so-good: A fast... Continue Reading →
In brief: Anna chances across a mysterious metal box in her grandmother's house, sending her across the world just as Elizabeth did in the late 1800s. How are their stories linked? The good: I loved the mystery and the way the chapters from alternate time periods linked together. The not-so-good: Sometimes I wanted more of... Continue Reading →
In brief: Kit used to be friends with Diane until Diane's confession ripped them apart. Now so close to the top of her profession, the last thing Kit needs is Diane to reappear in her life… The good: It's bold, raw, honest and utterly addictive. The not-so-good: Some of the reactions of the characters aren't... Continue Reading →
In brief: Louise is barely clinging on in New York – no money, rubbish jobs, no boyfriend or friends. Then she meets Lavinia, who has everything – and is happy to share. Suddenly, Louise is Somebody – but how far will she need to go to maintain her status? The good: The story is like... Continue Reading →
In brief: Sarah and Eddie meet in a small village and immediately go on to have the best week of their lives. But then Eddie doesn't call. Or text. Or email. Why is he ghosting Sarah? She's determined to find out. The good: A really interesting setup and big, big feels in this novel. The... Continue Reading →
In brief: Golden just wants to be left alone but her stepfather wants her to speak with 'spy' Tor Amundsen about her family's link with dirty racing dealing. Unfortunately, Tor has a way of getting himself entangled in Golden's life and actually, it's not that bad… The good: So much fun…and I like Tor even... Continue Reading →
