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Wow, this last week was so busy. Even the weekend was full on! I really didn't get much done of what I'd planned, but I guess that's the way it goes sometimes. I'm hoping to make up some of it up over the evenings this week but we'll see. I finished two books, but I... Continue Reading →
In brief: The Pre-Raphaelites artists wanted to change the world with their ideas of beauty and love. Their real lives were not quite as beautiful. The good: Learned a lot of history and a good story. The not-so-good: Some pretty convoluted relationships here (thanks history). Why I chose it: Thank you to Penguin Australia for... Continue Reading →
In brief: Orla returns home to Emu Springs somewhat reluctantly to settle the affairs of her uncle. She certainly didn't expect to be running the family station for tourists, nor finding out a long hidden secret… The good: Honest and enjoyable, Orla's an interesting character. The not-so-good: This was the first Kerry McGinnis book I've... Continue Reading →
In brief: Twins Maisy and Duncan are sent to live with their grandmother after their mother is taken into care. Everything goes well until Duncan goes missing… The good: Surprising and unputdownable in places. The not-so-good: Dialogue a bit stilted at times. Why I chose it: Have never read Lesley Pearse before, thanks to Penguin... Continue Reading →
Last week was the week to rug up and read books as it's been cold, windy and rainy. It was also the week to try random new things like Pringles Butter Caramel. I learned that sweet chips are definitely not my thing! This week, I'm going to be trying some more new things – new... Continue Reading →
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 →
