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
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New Release Book Review: The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky
The Hollow Bones… About the Book: The Hollow Bones implores us to pay careful attention to the crucial lessons we might learn from our not-too-distant history. 'I remember you once told me about mockingbirds and their special talents for mimicry. They steal the songs from others, you said. I want to ask you this: how … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Hollow Bones by Leah Kaminsky
Behind the Pen with Kirsten Alexander
My guest for Behind the Pen today is Kirsten Alexander, author of Half Moon Lake, the chillingly atmospheric historical crime novel reviewed here on the blog last week. Welcome Kirsten! Half Moon Lake is inspired by a real case from history, but what first drew your attention to this case? How did this initial spark … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kirsten Alexander
New Release Book Review: Half Moon Lake by Kirsten Alexander
Half Moon Lake… About the Book: ‘They said he was their boy. And so he was . . .' In 1913, on a summer’s day at Half Moon Lake, Louisiana, four-year-old Sonny Davenport walks into the woods and never returns. The boy’s mysterious disappearance from the family’s lake house makes front-page news in their home … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Half Moon Lake by Kirsten Alexander
New Release Book Review: Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox
Gone by Midnight… About the Book: Crimson Lake is where bad people come to disappear – and where eight-year-old boys vanish into thin air . . . On the fifth floor of the White Caps Hotel, four young friends are left alone while their parents dine downstairs. But when Sara Farrow checks on the children … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox
Penguin Random House Authors Craig Challen and Richard Harris Honoured as Australians of the Year
Sydney, 26 January 2019 Penguin Random House congratulates Richard Harris and Craig Challen who have been honoured as the 2019 Australians of the Year in recognition of their enormous contribution to the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, which saved the lives of 12 young Thai soccer players and their 25-year-old soccer coach last July. Into … Continue reading Penguin Random House Authors Craig Challen and Richard Harris Honoured as Australians of the Year
New Release Book Review: The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker
The Cottage at Rosella Cove... About the Book: Why had the house stayed empty so long? Why had it never been sold? LOST Nicole has left her city life for the sleepy town of Rosella Cove, renting the old cottage by the water. She plans to keep to herself – but when she uncovers a … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker
Cover Reveal: Love Song by Sasha Wasley
I am thrilled to be a part of the cover reveal excitement for the most anticipated Aussie rural romance novel of 2019, from the acclaimed author of Dear Banjo and True Blue: Love Song, Book 3 in the Daughters of the Outback series! Even more exciting, Sasha Wasley has just sold the film rights to … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Love Song by Sasha Wasley
Christmas Feature: One Day in December by Josie Silver
Looking for a non-Christmassy story that is infused with the spirit of Christmas to read this Christmas? My little Elf has just the pick for you. It’s lucky I read an advanced copy, because he's not letting this one go! And by the way, that first sentence is all Elf, he's yet to master the … Continue reading Christmas Feature: One Day in December by Josie Silver
Book Review: Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney
Hello from the Gillespies... About the Book: For more than thirty years, Angela Gillespie has sent friends and family around the world an end-of-year letter titled 'Hello from the Gillespies'. It's always been cheery and full of good news. This year, Angela surprises herself – she tells the truth... From the bestselling author of The … Continue reading Book Review: Hello from the Gillespies by Monica McInerney
