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In brief: Angie has barely left her small outback town despite being in her late twenties. After her grandmother dies, she is free to travel – but also discovers her father is alive and in Italy. She travels to Italy to meet her new family, but the secrets it holds are as complex as her... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jenny Trelawney was forced into becoming a thief by circumstances. These circumstances have her transported across the world to try and survive again in the fledgling Australian colony. The good: Fascinating story based on true events. The not-so-good: This book deserves to be read in huge chunks and sometimes I just couldn't manage... Continue Reading →
In brief: Tiffy needs somewhere to live. Leon needs money. So, sharing a flat (and a bed) sounds like a good idea for night shift worker Leon and Tiffy. It's weird, never meeting your flatmate but somehow they get to know each other. The good: It's brilliant – funny, moving, sweet and a great idea.... Continue Reading →
In brief: It was a long hot summer when Tikka's friends, the Van Apfel girls disappeared. Returning home as an adult has her reliving that summer and the unsolved mystery – where did they go? The good: The story is heavy with nostalgia for the early 1990s. The not-so-good: If you don't liked ambiguity, you... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of the band from (fabulous) Las Vegas and how they made a hit number one album. The good: A concise history of the fun parts leading up to worldwide fame. The not-so-good: Big typos and of course, there have been a number of albums since then! Why I chose it: I... Continue Reading →
In brief: Anna has a new job in Broken Hill as a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It's a place that brings back bad memories but things slowly change for the better. Could she have a future here? The good: Lovely to read a story by Meredith Appleyard again. The not-so-good: Anna, please... Continue Reading →
In brief: In an alternate 1980s, the first human-like robots are now for sale. Charlie uses his inheritance to buy Adam and hopefully impress neighbour Miranda. Then it all starts getting rather strange… The good: Really interesting idea. The not-so-good: Sometimes I drifted away during the philosophical discussions of man vs machine. Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: Charlotte is a wealth counsellor who has been brought in to help find the mysterious woman who is about to inherit one of the biggest fortunes in Spain. But history turns out to be more convoluted than expected and Charlotte is racing against the clock to get home for her own wedding day.... Continue Reading →
In brief: In the 1970s, Daisy Jones and the band The Six just want to make music their way. When they come together, they are a force to be reckoned with onstage. Offstage, the dynamics are complex and everchanging. The good: Taylor Jenkins Reid just knows how to bring characters to life. The not-so-good: I... Continue Reading →
