On the Same Page… About the Book: WINNER OF THE XO ROMANCE PRIZE Sometimes a girl just has to do what’s in her heart … By day Miles Franklin, named after the famous author, is a successful lawyer. But by night she writes historical romance novels under the pen name Emma Browning. When Miles’s assistant … Continue reading New Release Book Review: On the Same Page by Penelope Janu
Book Review: Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney
Hello from the Gillespies... About the Book: For more than thirty years, Angela Gillespie has sent friends and family around the world an end-of-year letter titled 'Hello from the Gillespies'. It's always been cheery and full of good news. This year, Angela surprises herself – she tells the truth... From the bestselling author of The … Continue reading Book Review: Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney
New Release Book Review: The Book of Daniel by Jeff Apter
The Book of Daniel - From Silverchair to DREAMS… About the Book: The highs, lows and incredible life of the enigmatic Daniel Johns, from Silverchair to DREAMS When Silverchair shuddered to a halt in 2011, there was no swan song, no farewell tour, just a brief statement and then they were gone - after more … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Book of Daniel by Jeff Apter
Behind the Pen with Janet Clare
Today I welcome American author Janet Clare to Behind the Pen. Her debut novel, Time is the Longest Distance, is being released on December 11 by Vine Leaves Press, an Australian small press. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I started writing seriously about twenty-five years ago, and I wasn’t a … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Janet Clare
New Release Book Review: Just After Midnight by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Just After Midnight... About the Book: From the New York Times bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes an uplifting and poignant novel about friendship, trust, and facing your fears. No longer tolerating her husband’s borderline abuse, Faith escapes to her parents’ California beach house to plan her next move. She never dreamed her new … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Just After Midnight by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Behind the Pen with Penelope Janu
I am delighted to welcome Penelope Janu to Behind the Pen today. Over to you Penelope... When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? After I finished school, I took a conventional path, going to university to study history and law, travelling for a year, working as a solicitor and legal academic, doing … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Penelope Janu
Bingo! States of Passion by Nihad Sirees
Second last bingo for 2018 and I've managed to bring it to you this time without incident! The round I am checking off for this week is: A foreign translated novel My selected title for this is States of Passion by Nihad Sirees, translated from the Arabic into English by Max Weiss. States of Passion … Continue reading Bingo! States of Passion by Nihad Sirees
My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 5
I've been thinking lately that it was about time I did another #aww2018 challenge checkpoint post because it seemed like ages since my last. I just had a look back, and it was the beginning of August when I last checked in with 65 books. My total has risen to 96 books, far surpassing my … Continue reading My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 5
New Release Book Review: Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel
Beauchamp Hall… About the Book: An uplifting, inspiring story about taking back control of your life, by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. Winona Farmington can't help but feel that life is passing her by, in backwater Michigan town. She hates her job, her boyfriend won't commit. But she escapes the dreariness of everyday life … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel
Behind the Pen with Lily Malone
I’m delighted to welcome contemporary country romance author Lily Malone to Behind the Pen today with a few of her favourites. Over to you Lily… What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Is it weird if I pick a secondary character? I loved Erik - the one-armed bear of a swimming … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Lily Malone
