Boy Swallows Universe... About the Book: Brisbane, 1983: A lost father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crim for a babysitter. It's not as if Eli's life isn't complicated enough already. He's just trying to follow his heart, learning what it takes to be a … Continue reading Book Review: Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
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Book Review: Daughter of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
Daughter of Bad Times... About the Book: A suspenseful, truthful and compelling novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Roving Party. Rin Braden is almost ready to give up on life after the heartbreaking death of her lover Yamaan and the everyday dread of working for her mother's corrupt private prison company. But through … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
#ABIA2019 Shortlist Announced!
There's a few favourites of mine in this shortlist, so I'm quite excited to share this book news with you. Here is the complete #ABIA2019 shortlist:
Book Review: Graffiti Lane – A Poetry Collection by Kelly Van Nelson
Graffiti Lane... About the Book: Graffiti Lane looks at life through an unfiltered lens, bringing a personal perspective on the grittiness of urban living in an eclectic mix of traditional, shadow and freeform poetry. The collection tackles issues of intimidation and discrimination, including playground and corporate bullying, domestic violence, marginalisation, gender inequity, mental health and … Continue reading Book Review: Graffiti Lane – A Poetry Collection by Kelly Van Nelson
Book Review: Gravity is the Thing by Jaclyn Moriarty
Gravity is the Thing… About the Book: Abigail Sorensen has spent her life trying to unwrap the events of 1990. It was the year she started receiving random chapters from a self-help book called The Guidebook in the post. It was also the year Robert, her brother, disappeared on the eve of her sixteenth birthday. … Continue reading Book Review: Gravity is the Thing by Jaclyn Moriarty
Behind the Pen with Emily Brewin
It’s always a pleasure to welcome to Behind the Pen an author whose work I admire and today my guest is Emily Brewin, talking with me about her latest release, Small Blessings. How would you describe Small Blessings if you could only use 5 words? Hope, connection, friendship, motherhood, loss. What was the inspiration … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Emily Brewin
Behind the Pen with G.S. Johnston
Today I welcome historical novelist G.S. Johnston to Behind the Pen, celebrating the release of his latest novel, Sweet Bitter Cane. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I’ve always lived in my imagination. I was a sickly a child and spent a lot of time at home. So I would make … Continue reading Behind the Pen with G.S. Johnston
New non-fiction, ‘Buddhism for Meat Eaters’, coming July 2019 — Josephine Moon
I can't wait for this book by Josephine Moon. It's almost as though she's written it just for me! Needless to say, look out for my review in July! And now for something completely different… Coming in July from Simon & Schuster Australia is my second non-fiction title and they have done a beautiful job … Continue reading New non-fiction, ‘Buddhism for Meat Eaters’, coming July 2019 — Josephine Moon
New Release Book Review: The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth
The Mother-In-Law… About the Book: ‘Someone once told me that you have two families in your life - the one you are born into and the one you choose. Yes, you may get to choose your partner, but you don't choose your mother-in-law. The cackling mercenaries of fate determine it all.’ A twisty, compelling new … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth
New Release Book Review: The Promised Land by Barry Maitland
The Promised Land... About the Book: Brock and Kolla return in an enthralling new mystery from a master of the genre. Newly promoted Detective Chief Inspector Kathy Kolla investigates a series of brutal murders on Hampstead Heath. Under intense pressure to find answers, she arrests the unlikely figure of John Pettigrew, a failing London publisher … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Promised Land by Barry Maitland
