Read whatever, whenever, however.
Last week I promised I would bring you the books I bought for my birthday (none received, people were sensible enough to give vouchers). Here they are! If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane is the story of a break up between Laurie and Dan. While Dan moves on pretty darn quickly, Laurie is... Continue Reading →
Normally this would be the birthday edition of Mailbox Monday but with a lot of Australia suffering at the moment, it doesn't seem quite right. We are okay here, with no fires close by. The biggest issue locally (which is minor overall) is that there is no access by road into the state due to... Continue Reading →
The festivities are almost over and things will return to normal eating, sleeping and socialising hours soon. Here's what I received for Christmas, loads of good reads: Our Stop by Laura Jane Williams is an interesting story of a potential romance played out through ads in the newspaper – Daniel notices Nadia on the train... Continue Reading →
Not much change in Australia this week except that there are still many bushfires and everything/everyone is busy in the lead up to festivities this week. I didn't dare brave the shopping centre crowds, so it was lucky that the postie was kind to me this week… This Lovely City by Louise Hare (available 24th... Continue Reading →
Still hot. Still on fire here. Fortunately, I've made myself an iced coffee while I sip and type as far away as I can from the heat of the computer! I bought three books last week before I got sick of the crowds (who knew Christmas is just over a week away?). The Alice Network... Continue Reading →
Well, not much has changed in Australia this week (except that Black Friday deliveries are arriving). Still multiple bushfires and very hot weather. Everyone has become very adept at seeking out shade and air conditioning. Let's talk books instead. I received one and bought three: Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella arrived thanks to Penguin. I... Continue Reading →
It's time to start opening those advent calendars (or check if they are on sale). Black Friday seems to be a major shopping event now in Australia and I must admit to getting a few things I'd had my eye on! The Daughter of Victory Lights by Kerri Turner (available February 2020) came thanks to... Continue Reading →
For me, it was a peaceful week. For Australia, it was anything but as bushfires continue in much of the country. It seems a little weird to talk about books, but I did buy a few: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou is non-fiction, about a Silicon Valley... Continue Reading →
It's been a very hot week here which has curtailed energetic activities in the middle of the day! It's been good for lying around reading though and I did sneak to the air conditioned shops for a book or three… Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters (available 26th November) arrived thanks to Hachette. This... Continue Reading →
