It’s bingo Saturday once again – that rolled around fast! The square I’ve filled for this entry is: A funny book The book in question is Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner. I enjoyed this novel so much and for the majority of it, was either laughing out loud or … Continue reading Bingo! Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband by Barbara Toner
Month: Feb 2018
My Reading Life: February Reviews to Come
February has brought some pretty fantastic books to my door. It might be a little quiet here on the review front for the next week, but once the end of the month begins to approach, I'll have some new release reviews for you on the following sensational titles. Miss Burma by Charmaine Craig Set against … Continue reading My Reading Life: February Reviews to Come
Behind the Pen with Beatrice Fishback
Today I warmly welcome USA author Beatrice Fishback to Behind the Pen, here to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Beatrice... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? My favorite character has to be Dotty Weathervane in the cozy mystery, Dying to Eat … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Beatrice Fishback
New Release Book Review: Sign by Colin Dray
Sign... About the Book: Sometimes even the best intentions can lead you down a very dangerous road. Sam is a young boy recovering from an operation that has left him unable to speak ever again. He lives with his mother and sister Katie, all dutifully cared for by Aunt Dettie, their father's sister, who believes … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Sign by Colin Dray
My Reading Life: The 2018 Stella Prize Longlist
The 2018 Stella Prize longlist of powerful books by Australian women is: The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree by Shokoofeh Azar (Wild Dingo Press) A Writing Life: Helen Garner and Her Work by Bernadette Brennan (Text Publishing) Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness by Kate Cole-Adams (Text Publishing) Terra Nullius by Claire G. Coleman (Hachette Australia) … Continue reading My Reading Life: The 2018 Stella Prize Longlist
My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 1
I've decided this year to do a series of checking in posts for my Australian Women Writers Challenge. I started off last year marking off every ten books, but then I would forget and have to mark off twenty and then life would become chaotic, causing me to forget again until before I knew, I had reached the end of … Continue reading My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 1
New Release Book Review: This Is How It Ends by Eva Dolan
This Is How It Ends... About the Book: This is how it begins. With a near-empty building, the inhabitants forced out of their homes by property developers. With two women: idealistic, impassioned blogger Ella and seasoned campaigner, Molly. With a body hidden in a lift shaft. But how will it end? My Thoughts: … Continue reading New Release Book Review: This Is How It Ends by Eva Dolan
Behind the Pen with Barbara Toner
It is such a treat for me to welcome Barbara Toner to Behind the Pen today. Her most recent release, Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband, was an instant favourite for me and I am thrilled to discover that there is a sequel in the works! What is your favourite character from one … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Barbara Toner
Book Review: The Drifter by Anthea Hodgson
The Drifter... About the Book: ‘Life isn’t just the breathing part, dear. It’s being here, with you.’ Cate Christie is a drifter, moving restlessly through her carefree youth until tragedy strikes, and her life is changed forever. She flees the city, seeking refuge at her great-aunt Ida’s farm in the wheat fields of Western Australia. … Continue reading Book Review: The Drifter by Anthea Hodgson
Bingo! Child of Africa by T.M. Clark
It's bingo Saturday once again - that rolled around fast! The square I've filled for this entry is: A book by an author you've never read before The book in question is Child of Africa - which I loved - by T.M. Clark, an author I have been familiar with for a few years now, … Continue reading Bingo! Child of Africa by T.M. Clark
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