Alchemy and Rose… About the Book: A beautiful and sweeping historical novel that takes the reader from the west coast of New Zealand, to Scotland and Melbourne in the 1870s. Will Stewart is one of many who have left their old lives behind to seek their fortunes in New Zealand's last great gold rush. The … Continue reading Book Review: Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine
Month: Apr 2021
Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
The French Gift… About the Book: A forgotten manuscript threatens to unravel the past … Fresnes Prison, 1940: Margot Bisset, a former maid from the Riviera, finds herself in a prison cell with writer and French Resistance fighter, Josephine Murant. Together, they are transferred to a work camp in Germany, where the secrets they share … Continue reading Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
Book Review: From Ashes to Song by Hilary Hauck
From Ashes to Song… About the Book: It’s 1911 in Italy, and Pietro’s life on the family vineyard is idyllic. He has at last captured the melody of the grape harvest on his clarinet and can’t wait to share his composition with his grandfather, but before he can play, news arrives of a deadly disease … Continue reading Book Review: From Ashes to Song by Hilary Hauck
Book Review: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Beautiful Ones... About the Book: They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control … Continue reading Book Review: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Week That Was…
Finally being settled in my own home after so many months of in-between has led to the return of my reading mojo. At least, that’s what I'm putting it down to. ~~~ What I've been reading: ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been watching: This was really interesting. Each episode features a new … Continue reading The Week That Was…
#2021StellaPrize Winner: The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld
I'm thrilled to pass on the news that The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld is this year's Stella Prize winner! If you need a reminder on why I love this novel so much, read my review here. The Bass Rock is published by Penguin Random House Australia.
Book Review: The Jam Queens by Josephine Moon
The Jam Queens... About the Book: Award-winning jam maker Aggie is determined to take her Barossa Valley cafe to new heights. She has put the pain of unsuccessful IVF treatments and a broken relationship behind her, and is focused on the many wonderful possibilities life still holds in store. When an invitation to travel across … Continue reading Book Review: The Jam Queens by Josephine Moon
#thefoxchasetour #Book Review: The Chase by Candice Fox
The Chase… About the Book: The new novel by New York Times #1 bestselling author Candice Fox is an electrifying cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Nevada desert. Candice Fox has been described by the Sydney Morning Herald as 'one of Australia’s finest new gen crime writers' and her latest novel is another thrilling ride, as … Continue reading #thefoxchasetour #Book Review: The Chase by Candice Fox
The Week That Was…
I'd say I'm all settled in now with only 13 boxes of books left to unpack. Waiting on shelves to be delivered so this will be a work in progress over time. ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been watching: My youngest son and I have been watching Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: One-Night Stand by Simon Taylor
One-Night Stand... About the Book: Ben Thomas made a mistake. A one-night stand with Natasha Peters has got her pregnant. Now he has two options: give up on his dream as a comedian and get a day job or abandon his responsibility and be a total dick. Only when Tash tells the full truth does … Continue reading Book Review: One-Night Stand by Simon Taylor
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