In what is likely my final Check in for 2018 for the Australian Women Writers Challenge, I'm making my list a little longer as it did not make sense to make another post for one or two books, given I did this in blocks of fifteen - and am debating whether to do monthly, or… Continue reading Check in #5: Australian Women #60 to #78
Category: literary fiction
The Au Pair by Emma Rous
Title: The Au Pair Author: Emma Rous Genre: Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 11th December 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 410 Price: $29.99 Synopsis:A tautly plotted mystery of dark family secrets, perfect for fans of Kate Morton. 'Entrancing, compelling, atmospheric, reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier. A beautiful read that delivers a shocking and satisfying ending' Liv Constantine, bestselling… Continue reading The Au Pair by Emma Rous
The Final Bingo – Bingo Card Two
Book Bingo Twenty-Five - The Final Bingo - A forgotten classic, a book based on a true story, and a book written more than ten years ago. Wow, that came around quickly! Our final Book Bingo Saturday with Theresa Smith Writes and Mrs B's Book Reviews for 2018. And to finish the year off, I… Continue reading The Final Bingo – Bingo Card Two
Book Bingo Twenty-Four – the PENULTIMATE BINGO POST! Featuring A Book with A Number in the Title and A Non-Fiction Book.
That time has come around again, and I am ticking off two in this post, with the final three to come in a fortnight! I again have a few bingos - Row Two Across gains the bingo with the non-fiction square finally being ticked off, as well as row three and row five down. I… Continue reading Book Bingo Twenty-Four – the PENULTIMATE BINGO POST! Featuring A Book with A Number in the Title and A Non-Fiction Book.
Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
Title: Mary Poppins Author: P.L. Travers, illustrated by Lauren Childs Genre: Classics, Children's Literature Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 16th November 2018 (originally published 1934) Format: Hardcover Pages: 192 Price: $39.99 Synopsis: An exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the current Waterstones Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. When Mary Poppins arrives at their house… Continue reading Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
The Little Fairy Sister by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and Grenbery Outhwaite
Title: The Little Fairy Sister Author: Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and Grenbery Outhwaite Genre: Fantasy Publisher: NLA Publishing First Edition Published: 1st May 2013 Format: Hardcover Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: 'The Little Fairy Sister' is a real fairy story of Bridget's adventures among the wee people. She meets the most delightful little creatures: the Dragon-fly,… Continue reading The Little Fairy Sister by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and Grenbery Outhwaite
The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson, based on the original tales by Beatrix Potter
Title: The Christmas Tale of Peter RabbitAuthor: Emma Thompson, based on the original tales by Beatrix Potter.Genre: Children's FictionPublisher: Warne/Penguin Random HousePublished: 19th November 2018Format: Hardcover/Board bookPages: 72Price: $16.99Synopsis:. A wonderful new board book edition of The Christmas Tale ofRabbits are always very uppity during the Christmas season, and Peter Rabbit was no exception.'Emma Thompson… Continue reading The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson, based on the original tales by Beatrix Potter
Book Bingo Twenty-Three: A Book Everyone is Talking About, and A Book with a One Word Title, and a Book That Became a Movie
Wow, another fortnight, and another book bingo - my 23rd of the year. As this is my second round, Theresa, and Amanda and I have allowed some flexibility and I have used previously read books to fit into categories I may not make by the end of the year but making sure they did not… Continue reading Book Bingo Twenty-Three: A Book Everyone is Talking About, and A Book with a One Word Title, and a Book That Became a Movie
The Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas
Title: The Nutcracker (Barnes & Noble Leather-bound Pocket Editions) Author: Alexandre Dumas Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Barnes and Noble Inc/Fall River Press Published: 1st September 2018 Format: Leather bound Pages: 152 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Discover the real story behind the Disney holiday film, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, and the famous Nutcracker Christmas ballet,… Continue reading The Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas
The Turn of Midnight by Minette Walters
Title: The Turn of Midnight Author: Minette Walters Genre: Historical Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th October 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 472 Price: $32.99 Synopsis:For all those who love Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, and Geraldine Brooks' Year of Wonders comes the worldwide-bestselling Minette Walters' compelling and fascinating historical novel of the Plague years. As… Continue reading The Turn of Midnight by Minette Walters
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