Title: The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown Author: Vaseem Khan Genre: Crime Publisher: Mulholland Books, an Imprint of Hachette Published: 10th May 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: The delightful second novel in the Mumbai-set Baby Ganesh Detective Agency series. When the Koh-I-Noor diamond is stolen from an exhibition of… Continue reading The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown by Vaseem Khan
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2016 Richell Prize for Emerging Writer’s Winner
Announcing the 2016 Winner of the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers The past two years have seen the awarding of the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, in memory of Matt Richell, former CEO of Hachette Australia, who died in 2014. The winner of the prize wins $10,000 and a yearlong mentoring with Vanessa… Continue reading 2016 Richell Prize for Emerging Writer’s Winner
The Erth Dragons: The Wearle by Chris D’Lacey
Title: The Erth Dragons: The Wearle Author: Chris D’Lacey Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Orchard (an imprint of Hachette) Published: 29th September 2015 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $15.95 Synopsis: The Wearle came to Erth to find out what happened to their previous group, who never returned. Gabrial, a young blue dragon, is desperate to prove his… Continue reading The Erth Dragons: The Wearle by Chris D’Lacey
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra
Title: The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra (Book One of the Baby Ganesh Agency Series) Author: Vaseem Khan Genre: Crime Fiction Publisher: Mullholland Books/Hodder Published: 11th August, 2015 (first edition), 23rd February 2016 (B-Format) Format: paperback Pages: 320 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Mumbai, murder and a baby elephant combine in a charming, joyful mystery for fans… Continue reading The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra
Ruins by Rajith Savanadasa
*I received a copy of this from the publisher for review* Title: Ruins Author: Rajith Savanadasa Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Published: 28th June 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: A country picking up the pieces, a family among the ruins. In the restless streets, crowded waiting rooms and glittering nightclubs of Colombo,… Continue reading Ruins by Rajith Savanadasa
The Joyce Girl by Annabel Abbs
Title: The Joyce Girl Author: Annabel Abbs Genre: Fiction/Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 30th August, 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: James Joyce was her father. Samuel Beckett was her lover. The stunning fictionalisation of the life of Lucia Joyce. Paris, 1928. Avant-garde Paris is buzzing with the latest ideas in… Continue reading The Joyce Girl by Annabel Abbs
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 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
The Farm At The Edge of The World by Sarah Vaughan
I received a copy from the publisher for review Title: The Farm At The Edge of The World Author: Sarah Vaughan Genre: Fiction/Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette/Hodder and Stoughton Published: 28/6/2016 RRP: $32.99 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Synopsis: 1939, and Will and Alice are evacuated to a granite farm in north Cornwall, perched on a windswept… Continue reading The Farm At The Edge of The World by Sarah Vaughan
Tales from the Kingdoms by Sarah Pinsborough
I received a copy from the publisher for review Title: Tales from the Kingdoms Author: Sarah Pinborough Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Gollancz Published: 14/6/2016 RRP: $29.99 Format: Hardcover Pages: 464 Synopsis: Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty: stories you love, and that we think we all know...but why would a prince fall in love with a… Continue reading Tales from the Kingdoms by Sarah Pinsborough
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