Read whatever, whenever, however.
I’ve been really enjoying catching up with the characters in Demon Copperhead this week. It’s a novel that really draws you in, I’m sad to have finished it. Betty by Tiffany McDaniel is the story of Betty, born into a world of poverty and loss, but lush landscapes and lovable sisters. Her escape of the... Continue Reading →
It was a better reading read last week, and a better one for parcels too. Here’s what arrived: The Money Club by Fiona Lowe (available 3rd May) was a surprise from Harlequin. Izzy is ready to break up with her fiancé Brad, but he never returns home. Suddenly, everyone is on the hunt for Brad... Continue Reading →
I think last week was even more hectic than the week before! I’m not going to tempt fate by speculating on this week! The Anniversary by Stephanie Bishop (available 29th March) arrived with thanks to Hachette. It’s about novelist J.B., who is on a cruise with her husband for their wedding anniversary. But during a... Continue Reading →
It’s been hectic this week – I barely know what’s going on (I even managed to sleep through a thunderstorm). Hoping to sneak in some time to read this week. Go as a River by Shelley Read (available tomorrow) arrived with thanks to Penguin. Victoria meets a stranger on her way to town and follows... Continue Reading →
A mixed up week – it’s been hot and cold, busy and calm, Here are some spritely yellow books instead. Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton is non-fiction, a collection of essays from Dolly about the best and worst of love and friendship. Rock the Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein finds Kate forces to... Continue Reading →
A topsy turvy week. I think the best thing was the great books I read! Over the Hill & Up the Wall by Todd Alexander (also available 8th March) arrived with thanks to Harper Collins. It’s about children, and parents, and how they can drive each other crazy particularly as parents age. Becoming Mrs Mulberry... Continue Reading →
To be honest, this week I’m getting annoyed with mail delays, particularly magazines from the US! But I did get some lovely books locally… A Woman’s Work by Victoria Purman (available April 2023) arrived thanks to Harlequin. As Australia gets ready for the 1956 Olympic games, women as preparing to win The Australian Women’s Weekly’s... Continue Reading →
A bit of a mixed up week – I had an eye injury which made long periods of reading difficult. It seems to be getting better now, which is good because I’ve got some good new books! Maame by Jessica George (available 14th February)is about Maddie, who has always been told who she is in... Continue Reading →
A bit of a mixed up week with a public holiday in the middle. There’s a good mixture of fun and serious books below: Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood is a collection of three novellas about female scientists and enemies to lovers in a number of different settings - roommate from hell, elevator... Continue Reading →
It’s really hot as I’m writing this so it will be quick. Two new books I’m looking forward to lazing around and reading: Inside Bridgerton by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers is a lush hardcover illustrated book detailing behind the scenes of the TV series of Bridgerton from costumes to settings. Dear Dolly: on Love,... Continue Reading →
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