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
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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
Lenny’s Book of Everything by Karen Foxlee
Title: Lenny's Book of Everything Author: Karen Foxlee Genre: Literary Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th October 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: 19.99 Synopsis: Our mother had a dark heart feeling. Lenny's younger brother has a rare form of gigantism and while Lenny's fiercely protective, it isn't always easy being the sister… Continue reading Lenny’s Book of Everything by Karen Foxlee
What the Woods Keep by Katya de Becerra
Title: What the Woods Keep Author: Katya de Becerra Genre: Young Adult/Speculative Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 26th September 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis:Katya de Becerra's stunning debut combines mystery, science fiction, and dark fantasy in a twisty story that will keep you mesmerized right up to the final page. On… Continue reading What the Woods Keep by Katya de Becerra
Secrets Hidden Below (The Adamson Adventures #1) by Sandra Bennett
Title: Secrets Hidden Below (The Adamson Adventures #1) Author: Sandra Bennett Genre: Adventure Publisher: Elephant Tree Publishing Published: August 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 140 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The Adamson family are set for a surfing holiday in Bali they’ll never forget. Dad wants to surf all day and Mum wants to shop. Zac is eager… Continue reading Secrets Hidden Below (The Adamson Adventures #1) by Sandra Bennett
The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton
Title: The Clockmaker's Daughter Author: Kate Morton Genre: Crime/Mystery/Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 12th September 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 592 Price: $32.99 Synopsis:Kate Morton's highly acclaimed novels have sold over 11 million copies worldwide and are number one bestsellers around the world. 'A truly hypnotic tale that is bound to please both fans… Continue reading The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton
The Colours of all the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency #19) by Alexander McCall-Smith
Title: The Colours of all the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective agency #19) Author: Alexander McCall-Smith Genre: Crime, literary fiction, mystery Publisher: Hachette/Little, Brown Published: 11th September 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 231 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: The new Botswana book from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, this is Mma Ramotswe's nineteenth wonderful adventure. Mma Ramostwe's friend will… Continue reading The Colours of all the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency #19) by Alexander McCall-Smith
The Colours of all the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective agency #19) by lexander McCall-Smith
Title: The Colours of all the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective agency #19) Author: Alexander McCall-Smith Genre: Crime, literary fiction, mystery Publisher: Hachette/Little, Brown Published: 11th September 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 231 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: The new Botswana book from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, this is Mma Ramotswe's nineteenth wonderful adventure. Mma Ramostwe's friend will… Continue reading The Colours of all the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective agency #19) by lexander McCall-Smith
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
Title: The Dinner List Author: Rebecca Serle Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $29.99 Synopsis:If you could invite anyone at all to a fantasy dinner party, who would be on your list? 'We've been waiting for an hour.' That's what Audrey says. She states it with… Continue reading The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
Sisters and Brothers by Fiona Palmer
Title: Sisters and Brothers Author: Fiona Palmer Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 28th August 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 372 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: A poignant novel of heartbreak, adoption and family secrets by beloved bestselling Australian author, Fiona Palmer. A poignant novel of heartbreak, adoption and family secrets Emma, a nurse and busy mother of… Continue reading Sisters and Brothers by Fiona Palmer
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