Title: On The Blue Train Author: Kristel Thornell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: October 2016 Format: paperback Pages: 348 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: What really did happen to Agatha Christie during her mysterious eleven-day disappearance just as she was on the cusp of fame? An entrancing novel of creativity and grief. Yes, she said,… Continue reading On The Blue Train by Kristel Thornell
Category: Australian literature
When The Lyre Bird Calls by Kim Kane
Title: When The Lyrebird Calls Author: Kim Kane Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 26/10/16 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A time-slip novel in which Madeleine finds herself transported back to 1900 Australia, where she befriends a family of girls and is witness to a family secret and a family tragedy. When… Continue reading When The Lyre Bird Calls by Kim Kane
Music and Freedom by Zoe Morrison
Title: Music and Freedom Author: Zoe Morrison Genre: Fiction Publisher: Vintage Australia/Random House Australia Published: June 27, 2016 Format: paperback Pages: 345 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: I have no use for forgiveness, not yet. But other ideas like that, kindness, for example, I think that is fundamental. Resurrection; I like that too. And love, of course, love, love,… Continue reading Music and Freedom by Zoe Morrison
Fearless by Fiona Higgins
Title: Fearless Author: Fiona Higgins Genre: Popular Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: November 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 302 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: What happens when six pampered Westerners on a spiritual retreat in Bali end up fighting for their lives? A gripping novel from the bestselling author of The Mothers' Group. A breathtaking new… Continue reading Fearless by Fiona Higgins
A Most Magical Girl by Karen Foxlee
Title: A Most Magical Girl Author: Karen Foxlee Genre: Children’s/Fantasy Publisher: Bonnier/Piccadilly (Allen and Unwin) Published: 28th September, 2016 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Magical machines, wizards, witches, mysterious underworlds, a race against time - and two most magical girls Annabel Grey has been brought up to be a very proper Victorian… Continue reading A Most Magical Girl by Karen Foxlee
Goodwood by Holly Throsby
Title: Goodwood Author: Holly Throsby Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th September/October 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: It wasn't just one person who went missing, it was two people. Two very different people. They were there, and then they were gone, as if through a crack in the sky. After… Continue reading Goodwood by Holly Throsby
Richell Prize Shortlist and Emerging Writer’s Festival
The Richell Prize shortlist, and The Emerging Writer’s Festival Literary prizes and festivals help new and emerging, as well as established writers earn money and get publicity and exposure. They allow writers to interact with each other, with readers, with publishers. Festivals across Australia and the world, such as the Emerging Writer’s Festival, The… Continue reading Richell Prize Shortlist and Emerging Writer’s Festival
The Lost Sapphire by Belinda Murrell
Title: The Lost Sapphire Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fiction/Historical Fiction Publisher: Random House Australia Published: 16th May 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 310 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Marli is staying with her dad in Melbourne, and missing her friends. Then she discovers a mystery – a crumbling, abandoned mansion is to be returned to her… Continue reading The Lost Sapphire by Belinda Murrell
The Safest Place in London by Maggie Joel
I received a copy from the publisher for review Title: The Safest Place in London Author: Maggie Joel Genre: Fiction/Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen & Unwin Published: 24th August 2016/September 2016 release Format: Paperback, also available in eBook Pages: 352 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Two frightened children, two very different mothers, and one night of terrifying… Continue reading The Safest Place in London by Maggie Joel
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
I received a copy from the publisher for review Title: The Hating Game Author: Sally Thorne Genre: Fiction Publisher: Piatkus/Hachette Published: 9th August 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. 2) A person's undoing 3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton… Continue reading The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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