Today I warmly welcome Michelle Wright to Behind the Pen, chatting about her debut novel, Small Acts of Defiance. Michelle Wright is an award-winning writer who brings to life a remarkable range of characters, winning many awards, including The Age short story competition. Her collection of short stories, Fine, was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Michelle Wright
The Week That Was…
We're really feeling the winter chill here in Queensland now. For some, it's a welcome change, for others, it's too shocking to even talk about and didn't they move to Queensland to avoid this sort of weather... I had a big weekend planned for this weekend. I was going to visit my best friend and … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: Secrets My Father Kept by Rachel Givney
About the Book: Secrets My Father Kept is a captivating novel about love, sacrifice, secrets and resilience, as the clock inexorably ticks down to a devastating world war. It’s February 1939. As the Führer edges towards an invasion of Poland, total war looms in Europe. However, in Krakow, seventeen-year-old Marie Karska’s primary concern is the … Continue reading Book Review: Secrets My Father Kept by Rachel Givney
Book Review: Retrospective by Kelly Van Nelson
Retrospective… About the Book: From the #1 bestselling author of Graffiti Lane and Punch and Judy comes another edgy poetry collection packed with explosive emotion and pulsing with candid insights into the underbelly of urban life. Retrospective takes a raw trip down memory lane, delving into the mind of a child navigating the streets of … Continue reading Book Review: Retrospective by Kelly Van Nelson
Book Review: Sistersong by Lucy Holland
Sistersong… About the Book: Betrayal. Magic. Murder.A tale of three siblings and three deadly sins. King Cador’s children inherit a land abandoned by the Romans, torn by warring tribes. Riva can cure others, but can’t heal her own scars. Keyne battles to be seen as the king’s son, although born a daughter. And Sinne dreams … Continue reading Book Review: Sistersong by Lucy Holland
Bookish TV: Panic by Lauren Oliver
Over the weekend, I binged Panic, a ten episode series (Amazon Prime) based on the book of the same name written by Lauren Oliver, who also created and wrote the series. I watched it with my 15yo son and we both loved it. Every summer in a small Texas town, graduating seniors compete in a … Continue reading Bookish TV: Panic by Lauren Oliver
Book Review: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
Ariadne… About the Book: In one of the most famous Greek myths, Ariadne betrayed her father, King Minos, to help Theseus defeat the Minotaur. But Theseus in turn betrayed her. This is her story. A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Perfect for fans of CIRCE, A SONG OF … Continue reading Book Review: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
Book Review: The Shape of Darkness by Laura Purcell
The Shape of Darkness… About the Book: As the age of the photograph dawns in Victorian Bath, silhouette artist Agnes is struggling to keep her business afloat. Still recovering from a serious illness herself, making enough money to support her elderly mother and her orphaned nephew Cedric has never been easy, but then one of … Continue reading Book Review: The Shape of Darkness by Laura Purcell
A Month of Reading: May
Books read in May = 10 Inching closer to that 12 books a month goal. Until next month... 😊☕📚
Book Review: Mrs England by Stacey Halls
Mrs England… About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling comes Stacey Halls' most compelling and ambitious novel to date. West Yorkshire, 1904. When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill … Continue reading Book Review: Mrs England by Stacey Halls
