The Trick to Time... About the Book: Birmingham, 1972. Mona is a young Irish girl in a big city, with the thrill of a new job and a room of her own in a busy boarding house. On her first night out in town, she meets William, a charming Irish boy with an easy smile … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Trick to Time by Kit de Waal
Book Review: The Three of Us by Kim Lock
The Three of Us... About the Book: A life lived in the shadows. A love that should never have been hidden. In the small town of Gawler, South Australia, the tang of cut grass and eucalyptus mingles on the warm air. The neat houses perched under the big gum trees on Church Street have been … Continue reading Book Review: The Three of Us by Kim Lock
Behind the Pen with Lia Weston
I'm delighted to welcome Lia Weston to Behind the Pen today. I recently reviewed (and loved!) her latest novel, You Wish, so it's terrific to have an opportunity to share a little more about that novel with you all. Where did the initial inspiration for You Wish come from? Most people have daydreamed … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Lia Weston
New Release Book Review: Little Gods by Jenny Ackland
Little Gods... About the Book: As a child, trapped in the savage act of growing up, Olive had sensed she was at the middle of something, so close to the nucleus she could almost touch it with her tongue. But like looking at her own nose for too long, everything became blurry and she had … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Little Gods by Jenny Ackland
New Release Book Review: Mother’s Day by Fiona McArthur
Mother's Day... About the Book: Burra District Hospital's maternity unit is under threat and will close for births unless a new obstetrician can be found. Midwife Noni Frost needs a miracle. A single mum, Noni lives with her young son, Harley, and her Aunt Win, a free spirit and the beating heart of Burra Guest … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Mother’s Day by Fiona McArthur
Behind the Pen with Fiona McCallum
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Fiona McCallum to Behind the Pen today. Ten novels in 7 years, congratulations Fiona! How far has your writing career evolved from when you first began to write to what it is today? Is this in line with your initial expectations? Thanks very much! In terms … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Fiona McCallum
Bingo! The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus in collaboration with Guillermo del Toro
It’s bingo Saturday once again – that rolled around fast! The square I’ve filled for this entry is: A Book that became a Movie This is a book that has a slightly different journey to movie in that it was written alongside the creation of the movie, rather than simply having a … Continue reading Bingo! The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus in collaboration with Guillermo del Toro
Book Review: Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves by Rachel Malik
Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves... About the Book: A novel with a crime at its heart, based on the extraordinary life of the author's own grandmother. During the Second World War, Rene Hargreaves leaves her children with her aunt and boards a train without buying a return ticket, so sure is she that she never … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves by Rachel Malik
Book Review: The Afghan Wife by Cindy Davies
The Afghan Wife... About the Book: During the volatile times that followed the Iranian revolution in 1979, Zahra, her husband and son are forced to leave their homeland of Afghanistan with her revolutionary activist cousin, Firzun. Zahra’s life becomes embroiled with Firzun’s, as her cousin joins the violent opposition to the new regime in Iran. … Continue reading Book Review: The Afghan Wife by Cindy Davies
New Release Book Review: The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton
The Shepherd's Hut... About the Book: Jaxie dreads going home. His mum’s dead. The old man bashes him without mercy, and he wishes he was an orphan. But no one’s ever told Jaxie Clackton to be careful what he wishes for. In one terrible moment his life is stripped to little more than what … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton
