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2020 continues to challenge the world, but this time hopefully everyone will have a better awareness and be willing to change what we've seen this week. I'm trying to educate myself more on race and the history of the US seeing as we didn't study it at school. Black lives do matter and we must... Continue Reading →
Last week had everything happening. Let's hope this week is a little more sedate! I received two books in the mail and bought two more: Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden (available 24th September, RRP $32.99) arrived thanks to Pan Macmillan. It's set in rural Australia as a family move to the country to work... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! The big news in Australia is that it's been snowing in some areas – even at the football! While it's not that cold here, I think the weather will take a turn for the worse this week. Fortunately, the postie delivered some great books and I took the opportunity to buy some (especially... 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 →
In brief: Isabelle has had an eventful life but has three beautiful – and incredibly different – daughters. But a chain of events sets off one more secret that needs to be revealed… The good: Isabelle's life is never boring – both heartbreaking and fascinating. The not-so-good: Perhaps the blurb gives away a bit too... Continue Reading →
Another Monday rolls around and suddenly all the holidays are over. But it looks like summer has returned for another week or so… (Pic is not very central this week!) Blessing in Disguise by Danielle Steel (released 14th May) arrived from Pan Macmillan. Isabelle is the mother of three children after two failed relationships. This... Continue Reading →
In brief: A group of San Francisco trauma doctors excel in their work lives, but their personal lives are falling apart. When they go to Paris on exchange, everything changes. The good: Easy to read with a lot of action. The not-so-good: All the characters are quite flawed, so it may take time for some... Continue Reading →
In brief: Winnie's life is not brilliant, but settled. Until it isn't and she makes a life changing decision to travel to the set of her favourite English TV show. The good: It's fun. The not-so-good: Poor Winnie's life comes crashing down rather quickly. Why I chose it: Love escaping with a Danielle Steel novel!... Continue Reading →
Last week was a sad one with a death in the family. I'm looking forward to brighter things this week and hopefully these reads will help. Invented Lives by Andrea Goldsmith (released April 2, 2019) was a prize from Scribe Publications. It's set in the mid-eighties as Galina leaves Leningrad for Australia. It's not a... Continue Reading →
Last week went by quickly as I was doing the same things over and over. Plenty of walking and plenty of waking up early! I received my latest Readings order in the mail in addition to some others. I also bought one book on a lunch break. Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel (released 27th November) arrived... Continue Reading →
