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A topsy turvy week in terms of weather, from winter to summer with bushfires around a lot of Australia. Today is also Remembrance Day, to remember the fallen and those who fought for our freedom. Book wise, it was a good week, especially as I've been too busy to get out…now, I don't need to!... Continue Reading →
In brief: Violet is a spinster in the 1930s and eager to get away from her mother. So she moves towns, meets some new friends and joins a group of broderers. But it all becomes more complex… The good: The story really grows on you and stays with you. The not-so-good: The story is rather... Continue Reading →
A busy week as always. It wasn't great for football, but on the upside it means I'll have more time to read (plus a functional voice). I was lucky to receive some books in the mail this week! A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier (available now, RPR $32.99) arrived thanks to Harper Collins (how did... Continue Reading →
Last week? What was that? I don't remember a lot about it except that I probably drank too much coffee and ate too much chocolate. The postie and publishers were very kind to me: I received my Penguin Love Between the Pages box for July – such a happy orange colour which brightened my day!... 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 →
Last week was really busy! I'm not entirely sure what took so much time, but it was fun anyway. All of my book mail came on the same day, which was pretty cool (sorry to my postie). Thanks to the publishers who sent me books! I also bought one book after exchanging some loyalty points... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! I hope your week is getting off to a good start. I'm looking forward to March for two reasons – change of season and new books! The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer (released tomorrow) arrived from Hachette. Alice has discovered that her grandmother has a story to tell that dates back... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! Hope the week goes by at the speed you want it to. I received two books in the post this week and bought three. See below for what came to live with me… How to Be Second Best by Jessica Dettmann arrived from Harper Collins. Apart from the delicious looking cover, it's about... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I published my list of my most memorable reads from 2018. In the name of more great reads, I'm following the lead of Australian radio station Triple J. They broadcast their Hottest 100, followed by 101-200 the following day. I'm not sure what to call this list, other than books you should check out!... 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 →
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