The Bridge… About the Book: In 1970s Melbourne, 22-year-old Italian migrant Antonello is newly married and working as a rigger on the West Gate Bridge, a gleaming monument to a modern city. When the bridge collapses one October morning, killing 35 of his workmates, his world crashes down on him. In 2009, Jo and her … Continue reading Book Review: The Bridge by Enza Gandolfo
Month: Mar 2019
#BookBingo – Round 6
One of the things I love about book bingo is that I often get to feature for a second time books I have recently appreciated and highly recommend. None more so than this week's selection. Themes of Culture: A River in the Trees by Jacqueline O'Mahony ‘It was already completely bright in the room; the … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 6
New Release Book Review: The Rip by Mark Brandi
The Rip... About the Book: An urban crime novel that slowly and masterfully hooks you in... then shocks with the horrific crime and the dread that the characters you care about aren't going to make it out alive. 'It's funny how quick it happens and without you really noticing. Anton said once that it's like … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Rip by Mark Brandi
New Release Book Review: Good Man, Dalton by Karen McQuestion
Good Man, Dalton... About the Book: A chance encounter leads to an unpredictable Manhattan romance in an irresistible and heartwarming novel from the author of Hello Love. Greta Hansen has arrived in Manhattan to intern with the Vanderhaven Corporation, a company owned by distant and very wealthy relatives. But she soon realizes she’s actually been … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Good Man, Dalton by Karen McQuestion
New Release Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Priory of the Orange Tree… About the Book: From the internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season, a trailblazing, epic high fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons – and the women who must lead the fight to save it. A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
New Release Book Review: The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer
The Age of Light… About the Book: Model. Muse. Lover. Artist. One cool day in 1929, Lee Miller arrives in bohemian Paris to pursue her dream of being an artist, having left behind a successful modelling career at Vogue. Gorgeous and talented, she catches the eye of renowned Surrealist artist Man Ray and convinces him … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer
#2019StellaPrize Shortlist
And here it is. The 2019 Stella Prize Shortlist. I have read one (Little Gods) and have another (The Bridge) on my radar for reading this month. The winner will be announced in the evening on Tuesday, April 9. If you're on Twitter, you can follow the excitement on the night via #2019StellaPrize.
New Release Book Review: Woman 99 by Greer Macallister
Woman 99… About the Book: When Charlotte Smith’s wealthy parents commit her beloved sister Phoebe to the infamous Goldengrove Asylum, Charlotte knows there’s more to the story than madness. She risks everything and follows her sister inside, surrendering her real identity as a privileged young lady of San Francisco society to become a nameless inmate, … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Woman 99 by Greer Macallister
Longlist Announced for the 2019 ABIAs
Today the longlist has been announced for the 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards. A shortlist will be released on Thursday April 11, with the winners announced on Thursday 2 May. As I've done in past years, I'm just going to share the photos showing the nominated books in their categories as released by ABIA over … Continue reading Longlist Announced for the 2019 ABIAs
Book Review: Heroines – An Anthology of Short Fiction and Poetry edited by Sarah Nicholson and Caitlin White
Heroines… About the Book: For a time, it seemed that a great storehouse of women’s treasure had been forever lost; the stories of heroines who had awoken to the call to adventure, and faced down challenges, in order to bring the gifts born through their trials into the world. The Heroines Anthology tells tales from … Continue reading Book Review: Heroines – An Anthology of Short Fiction and Poetry edited by Sarah Nicholson and Caitlin White
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