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In brief: Romy is a big believer in data. So when she finds she’s at the best point in her life to settle down, she’s going to find someone suitable and dependable. Love can come later. The good: It’s fun and refreshing. The not-so-good: Romy leads a pretty privileged life. Why I chose it: Thanks... Continue Reading →
In brief: Eyes is being bullied at school because of his lazy eyes. Kojima is also being bullied, so when she suggests that they become friends, it sounds like a good idea. The good: Kawakami manages to convey so much through just a sentence or two. The not-so-good: The bullying is brutally described. Why I... Continue Reading →
Another week, and another week too caught up with work to go shopping. Lucky that I had these two books arrive! Sex, Lies and Question Time by Kate Ellis was a prize for my local MP and I thanks to Hardie Grant. Kate Ellis is a former MP who discusses life as a woman in... Continue Reading →
I’ve been spending most of the evenings and weekend working this week, so hopefully this week allows for some more leisure time. Thankfully great books came to me in the post! Now That I See You by Emma Batchelorarrived thanks to Allen & Unwin. This novel won the Vogel’s Award this year and I’m keen... Continue Reading →
Last week went by very quickly in a blue of emails, phone calls and in the evening, turning off from it all. Here are the books I received recently: The Hope Flower by Joy Dettman (available tomorrow) was a surprise from Pan Macmillan. Lori is one of 12 siblings and to make things more difficult,... Continue Reading →
Another week, this one not so hot but really windy, which isn’t great for bushfires. I received one book in the mail and did a bit of book shopping: City of Vengeance by D.V. Bishop (available 9th February) was a surprise from Pan Macmillan. Set in Florence in the 1500s, this murder mystery has Cesare... Continue Reading →
2020 seems to be the year that never ends – but don’t wish it away just yet, because today is my birthday! This year, instead of choosing ‘top’ books I’m making a list of books that I read that left a lasting impression. Given that I read 20+ books more than 2019, that’s not an... Continue Reading →
In brief: Constance had no-one in her life until she met Samuel. Now Samuel tells her their relationship was nothing serious. But he's very wrong…right? The good: Some very surprising twists! The not-so-good: Samuel is plain awful sometimes. Why I chose it: Thrillers are good for winter. Thanks to Pan Macmillan for the copy. Year:... Continue Reading →
We've been doing our spring cleaning a little early here, despite apparently being in the depths of winter! Stuff is everywhere, including books. That doesn't stop me adding to the pile though – If I Can't Have You by Charlotte Levin (available 14th July) arrived from Pan Macmillan. Constance develops an infatuation with a colleague,... Continue Reading →
In brief: Natsuko and her sister didn't have it easy growing up. Now she's a writer in Tokyo and Makiko is a single mother who wants breast implants. Fast forward ten years and Natsuko has some equally difficult decisions to make about life… The good: More light hearted at times than other Japanese fiction I've... Continue Reading →
