Read whatever, whenever, however.
The last week was a great one for books. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my nose as I spent most of it with a head cold! There's nothing worse than sniffing and sneezing, so I spent most of it sleeping, reading and reading social media. Hopefully now I'm on the mend! Here's what... Continue Reading →
In brief: Willow (aka "Banjo") and Tom were inseparable growing up. But one move on one day separated them perhaps forever, until Willow's return to the family station Paterson Downs. Now Willow confronts the letters Tom wrote her all those years ago – can they move on or should they move back? The good: Absolutely... Continue Reading →
Hello winter! It's turned warm and dry which I'm kind of enjoying because it was so rainy, cold and generally horrible a couple of weeks ago. I'm trying to hold out washing my car because I know that's when the rain will come! We have a public holiday here today which will be great for... Continue Reading →
A busy week and busy weekend (while still managing to procrastinate in writing uni assignments) meant I didn't get a lot read last week. I aimed to go out and buy the new Haruki Murakami (Men Without Women) last weekend, but couldn't find it in the four places I went to! (Admittedly, none were bookshops... Continue Reading →
In brief: A new job in the Outback is just what Tess needs to escape from her life. Her landlord Soretta welcomes the newcomers with open arms, until new pilot Charlie reveals his ulterior motive… The good: I enjoyed reuniting with Soretta and the gang from Mica Ridge, as well as following Tess's role as... Continue Reading →
In brief: Amy Blaine never has any luck with men, but when English comedian/writer Ben Martindale worms his way into her barbershop, he also finds a way to her heart. But little does Amy know that she's the subject of Ben's weekly newspaper columns… The good: I love Amy (sweet, kind and with awesome baking/fashion... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! I hope everyone got a break and some time to have fun. As promised, here is the first of my Christmas haul, tentatively titled 'The Ones That Kept Popping Up in My Social Media'. As you can see from the above, I am Lego building again. The haulpak is just part 1... Continue Reading →
Hi December. You certainly came in with a busy rush! It looks like parties, lunches and dinners are only going to increase in frequency for the next few weeks…hence not a lot of time today to tell you the books I received. Let's just stick with the books I actually got through the post! City... Continue Reading →
In brief: Cate has never been known to stick at anything, but after a tragic accident she's staying put in the bush. What she doesn't know is that in the middle of nowhere, she will start to feel like she belongs… The good: Sensitively written, it's an engaging story. The not-so-good: Henry is reluctant to... Continue Reading →
