Six years ago, in an attempt to read and review more books by Australian Women Writers, the Australian Women Writer’s Challenge came about to encourage readers to read and review more books, and it runs from the first of January to the 31st of December each year. Within the challenge, there are four challenge levels.… Continue reading Australian Women Writer’s Challenge 2017
Category: Australian literature
My Year of Reading in 2016: Reviewing, A Challenge and My Favourites
In 2016, I read seventy-one books, twenty-five of which were part of a reading challenge, and most were books I had been sent to review from various publishers and their imprints. It was the year I started reviewing properly, and got things moving with my blog. As I began this journey of book blogging, I… Continue reading My Year of Reading in 2016: Reviewing, A Challenge and My Favourites
The Wrong Girl by Zoe Foster-Blake
Title: The Wrong Girl Author: Zoe Foster-Blake Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Published: 12 September, 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 290 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Sometimes you don't know what you want until someone else has it. Lily needs a break. A man break. She hadn't exactly meant to sleep with her friend, Pete, and she certainly… Continue reading The Wrong Girl by Zoe Foster-Blake
Third Time Lucky by Karly Lane
Title: Third Time Lucky Author: Karly Lane Genre: Fiction Publisher: Arena/Allen and Unwin Published: 23rd November, 2016 Format: paperback Pages: 352 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: When her marriage ends, December Doyle returns home to Christmas Creek. Will she conquer her fear of heartbreak? A heart-warming novel about betrayal, ambition and the power of love. After a… Continue reading Third Time Lucky by Karly Lane
On The Blue Train by Kristel Thornell
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
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
