It might look like I'm signing up for challenges left, right, and centre, but in reality, so far I've only picked up one extra, The Aussie Author Challenge. I always do the Australian Women Writers Challenge and Bingo will be entering its second year. I figured I had ample room for one more. This one … Continue reading One more challenge…The Classics Eight
Month: Dec 2018
New Release Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing... About the Book: Fans of Barbara Kingsolver will love this stunning debut novel from a New York Times bestselling nature writer, about an unforgettable young woman determined to make her way in the wilds of North Carolina, and the two men that will break her isolation open. For years, rumours of … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Welcome to Book Bingo 2019
For 2019, I'm teaming up again with Mrs B's Book Reviews and officially bringing onboard The Book Muse for an even bigger, and more challenging book bingo. We'd love to have you join us. Our first round of bingo will run on the 5th of January, so there's plenty of time to choose your first … Continue reading Welcome to Book Bingo 2019
The Aussie Author Challenge 2019
I’ve decided to branch out a bit by participating in more reading challenges next year. I've always just stuck to the Australian Women Writers Challenge and my bingo one, but I'd like to shift myself out of my comfort zone a little and throwing in a few extra reading challenges seems like a good way … Continue reading The Aussie Author Challenge 2019
New Release Book Review: Heresy by Melissa Lenhardt
Heresy... About the Book: Margaret Parker and Hattie LaCour never intended to turn outlaw. After being run off their ranch by a greedy cattleman, their family is left destitute. As women alone they have few choices: marriage, lying on their backs for money, or holding a gun. For Margaret and Hattie the choice is simple. … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Heresy by Melissa Lenhardt
Farewell #aww2018, Hello #aww2019
I've been participating in and blogging for the Australian Women Writers Challenge for longer than I've been blogging right here. It's a challenge that means a lot to me, not only has it introduced me to the wonderful world of blogging, it's also brought a whole lot of fabulous people, bloggers, authors, and readers alike, … Continue reading Farewell #aww2018, Hello #aww2019
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and thank you to all who have made my 2018 a fabulous year of reading, reviewing, and blogging. Best wishes and enjoy the day!
Christmas Feature: A Very Murderous Christmas edited by Cecily Gayford
A Very Murderous Christmas... About the Book: We wish you a very murderous Christmas... The Christmas season is one of comfort and joy, sparkling lights and steam rising from cups of mulled wine at frosty carol services. A season of goodwill to all men, as families and friends come together to forget their differences and … Continue reading Christmas Feature: A Very Murderous Christmas edited by Cecily Gayford
Christmas Feature: Mr Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
Mr Dickens and His Carol... About the Book: Charles Dickens should be looking forward to Christmas. But when his latest book, Martin Chuzzlewit, is a flop, his publishers give him an ultimatum. Either he writes a Christmas book in a month or they will call in his debts and he could lose everything. Dickens has … Continue reading Christmas Feature: Mr Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
2018 Reading Highlights
At the time of compiling this list, I had read 170 books throughout 2018. To be honest, I find it overwhelming to come up with top titles lists, yet, every year, I'm still drawn to the task. I've read a lot of books this year that I've given 5 stars to. I've also read some … Continue reading 2018 Reading Highlights
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