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I’m writing this before Christmas as I’m working, but I hope people had/are having an enjoyable break. Quite a few parcels managed to make it here this week despite train derailments, flooding and general delays that have seen things (including food) take more than a month to cross the country: The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne... Continue Reading →
No post-Christmas edition this week as I am working most of the break. It will appear next week. The posties and delivery drivers were very kind to me in the lead up to Christmas, thank you very, very much to all! The Gosling Girl by Jacqueline Roy (available 2nd February 2022) arrived from Simon &... Continue Reading →
Happy 2021. May this be a year of positive changes. I was lucky to have several parcels arrive this week, thanks to the hardworking delivery people. Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland (available 3rd February) arrived thanks to Simon & Schuster. In 1934, Florence is determined to swim the English Channel but her sister... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jet lives her life on her own. She's made it through hard times, but when Finn Blackwood starts asking questions about an event some years ago, things get confusing personally and professionally. The good: Jet and Finn are delightful characters. The not-so-good: I just can't stop reading until I'm finished! Why I chose... 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 →
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 →
In brief: Miles Franklin is a lawyer by day, and successful historical romance author by night. But when her alter ego wins a prestigious literary award, the publisher wants to meet the author. That's not going to happen. The good: A great idea for a story! The not-so-good: Not quite as polished as the author's... Continue Reading →
Happy Spring! (Although it happens to be really cold this morning). The days are getting longer and the rain seems like it's a little less frequent. It's still perfect reading time though. I had a really good week for reading and new books, have a look at what arrived over the last week: Echo Springs... Continue Reading →
In brief: Golden just wants to be left alone but her stepfather wants her to speak with 'spy' Tor Amundsen about her family's link with dirty racing dealing. Unfortunately, Tor has a way of getting himself entangled in Golden's life and actually, it's not that bad… The good: So much fun…and I like Tor even... Continue Reading →
It's so cold I swear my mouse hand is freezing! I'll make this brief so I can escape back into the warmth. I hope your week is warmer! Four books into the house this week, here they are: On the Right Track by Penelope Janu arrived from Harlequin. I loved In at the Deep End... Continue Reading →
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