Greenwood by Michael Christie I don’t read anywhere near the amount of eco-literature that I’d like, but I’ve made a personal commitment to myself to read more, not just new releases, but to also pull off the eco titles from my #tbr that have been there patiently waiting for their turn for far too long. … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 6: About the Environment
Book Bingo with Mrs B’s Book Reviews and The Book Muse
#BookBingo2020 – Round 5: Themes of Politics and Power
Bjelke Blues edited by Edwina Shaw Bjelke Blues is all about resistance during the nineteen years that Joh Bjelke-Petersen reigned as Premier of Queensland. It’s the kind of book that has you laughing while also crying and beating your head against the table. This was Queensland? It beggars belief. Countless remembrances written by a wide … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 5: Themes of Politics and Power
#BookBingo2020 – Round 4: Friendship, Family and Love
An Almost Perfect Holiday by Lucy Diamond An Almost Perfect Holiday truly hit all the right notes for me. It’s an absolutely perfect read if you’re looking for a novel that has a little bit of everything: humour, romance, drama, family issues, personal growth, mystery, friendship, grief, and love. Visit my full review on this … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 4: Friendship, Family and Love
#BookBingo2020 – Round 3: Coming of Age
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante This is more than a novel about friendship. The era in which she set the story plays just as much of a role in the telling as the characters. Italy’s turbulent history is evidenced within the very fabric of these characters, the community, and the codes they lived by. … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 3: Coming of Age
#BookBingo2020 – Round 2: Themes of crime and justice
In the Clearing by J.P. Pomare Often after having read a thriller, the most common thing you’ll hear is: ‘That twist!’ I can’t say that with this one though, because In the Clearing has as many twists as a wizened old oak tree. It’s imaginatively clever, laying down pavers to walk you in one direction … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 2: Themes of crime and justice
#BookBingo2020 – Round 1: Set in a time of war
The Storm Beyond the Tides by Jonathan Cullen More and more when I read novels set during the era of WWII, I am seeking ones that explore life on the home front, rather than in the occupied territories. Mainly because I’ve read a lot of WWII fiction and as with any topic, I like a … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 1: Set in a time of war
#BookBingo2020 – The BIG Reveal
Pop on your sunnies because you are about to be dazzled! In honour of a brand new decade, #BookBingo has put on its party wear. I've teamed up once again with Mrs B's Book Reviews and The Book Muse. It's going to be a little different for 2020, the card has less squares, allowing us … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – The BIG Reveal
Book Bingo 2019 – It’s in the bag!
Round 1: The Sweet Hills Of Florence by Jan Wallace Dickinson – written by an Australian woman Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – themes of inequality Round 2: Matryoshka by Katherine Johnson – set in the Australian mountains The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker – set on the Australian coast Round … Continue reading Book Bingo 2019 – It’s in the bag!
#BookBingo – Round 25
Drumroll...this is the end! A full bingo card for 2019, finishing on the square: A book written by an author with the same initials as you For this one, I picked Bitter Leaves by Tabatha Stirling. But I didn’t actually finish it. I think my issue with this novel is mostly to do with the … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 25
#BookBingo – Round 24
This one is a double round. First up, I have: Written by an author over the age of 65 Bingo! Another row completed... For this round, I have the perfect choice in: Rosa: Memories With Licence by Ros Collins Ros writes in such a warm and conversational style, giving the reader the same feeling you … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 24
