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Book Review: The Riviera House by Natasha Lester

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About the Book: Paris, 1939: While working at the Louvre, Eliane Dufort falls for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the city, Xavier leaves for England and Eliane must send her sisters to the country. Broken-hearted, she finds herself working with the mysterious Rose Valland on a dangerous secret mission for the French … Continue reading Book Review: The Riviera House by Natasha Lester

Book Review: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse… About the Book: A reminder of what truly matters, as told through the adventures of four beloved friends. Based on Charlie's daily Instagram. Discover the very special book that has captured the hearts of millions of readers all over the world. A book of hope for … Continue reading Book Review: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

Sunday Splendour – Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser

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Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser... About the Book: Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is a cultural phenomenon. First published in 1865, it has never been out of print and has been translated into 170 languages. But why does it have such enduring and universal appeal for both adults and children? This book explores the global impact … Continue reading Sunday Splendour – Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser

Book Review: Invented Lives by Andrea Goldsmith

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Invented Lives... About the Book: Knowing what you want is hard. Accepting what is possible is harder still. It is the mid-1980s. In Australia, stay-at-home wives jostle with want-it-all feminists, while AIDS threatens the sexual freedom of everyone. On the other side of the world, the Soviet bloc is in turmoil. Mikhail Gorbachev has been … Continue reading Book Review: Invented Lives by Andrea Goldsmith