Star-crossed… About the Book: Marian Keyes meets Love Actually in this fresh, funny and gloriously romantic Australian novel that has sold all around the world. In this sparkling romantic comedy, a young journalist tampers with her magazine's horoscopes to win her friend's heart - and sets in motion an unpredictable and often hilarious ripple effect. … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Star-crossed by Minnie Darke
Australian Fiction
Book Review: The Bridge by Enza Gandolfo
The Bridge… About the Book: In 1970s Melbourne, 22-year-old Italian migrant Antonello is newly married and working as a rigger on the West Gate Bridge, a gleaming monument to a modern city. When the bridge collapses one October morning, killing 35 of his workmates, his world crashes down on him. In 2009, Jo and her … Continue reading Book Review: The Bridge by Enza Gandolfo
New Release Book Review: The Rip by Mark Brandi
The Rip... About the Book: An urban crime novel that slowly and masterfully hooks you in... then shocks with the horrific crime and the dread that the characters you care about aren't going to make it out alive. 'It's funny how quick it happens and without you really noticing. Anton said once that it's like … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Rip by Mark Brandi
New Release Book Review: Home Fires by Fiona Lowe
Home Fires… About the Book: When a lethal bushfire tore through Myrtle, nestled in Victoria's breathtaking Otway Ranges, the town's buildings - and the lives of its residents - were left as smouldering ash. For three women in particular, the fire fractured their lives and their relationships. Eighteen months later, with the flurry of national … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Home Fires by Fiona Lowe
#BookBingo – Round 5
Time to dial it back and stop showing off, only one square being checked off today (although I did have another square lined up so another double post was certainly achievable - just in case you mistook this modesty for slacking off). Book set in the Australian outback: Sunshine by Kim Kelly At its heart, … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 5
Blog Tour: Behind the Pen with Esther Campion
To celebrate the release of her latest novel, Esther Campion joins me today for Behind the Pen, as part of her blog tour for The House of Second Chances. Over to you Esther… What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Tracey Pope is in both of my novels. She is the … Continue reading Blog Tour: Behind the Pen with Esther Campion
Book Club for March
Here are our book club titles for March! Discussion will commence in the Page by Page Facebook group towards the end of March. If you’re not on Facebook, please feel free to revisit this post and share your reading thoughts in the comments section below. The Chocolate Maker's Wife by Karen Brooks Published by HQ … Continue reading Book Club for March
New Release Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
The Chocolate Maker's Wife... About the Book: Australian author Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this sweeping, breathtakingly researched tale of 17th century London. Set against the backdrop of Restoration London, the plague and the Great Fire, this is a tale of cruelty, revenge, redemption, love and hope, and the sweet, sinister temptation … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
Behind the Pen with Karen Viggers
Today I am delighted to welcome Karen Viggers to Behind the Pen. Her latest release, The Orchardist's Daughter, is a beautiful story about the intersection between nature and humanity. I loved it and I'm so pleased to be able to feature it again through this interview. What provided the initial inspiration for The Orchardist’s Daughter? … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Karen Viggers
Release Day for Sunshine by Kim Kelly
Sunshine... About the Book: A tale of longing, loss and growing love under the bright Australian sun. It's 1921 and the Great War has left in its wake untold tragedy, not only in lives lost, but in the guilt of survivors, the deep-set scars of old wounds and the sting of redoubled bigotries. In the … Continue reading Release Day for Sunshine by Kim Kelly
