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Blog Tour Part One – Book Review of Weapon by Lynette Noni

Title: Weapon Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 5th November 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 410 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: I already knew he was a psychopath. But now? He’s more dangerous than ever. And I have less than twenty-four hours to stop him. After escaping Lengard and finding sanctuary with the Remnants,… Continue reading Blog Tour Part One – Book Review of Weapon by Lynette Noni

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The Case of the Wandering Scholar (Laetitia Rodd #2) by Kate Saunders

Title: The Case of the Wandering Scholar Author: Kate Saunders Genre: Historical Fiction, Crime/Mystery Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Published: 1st October 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: It is 1851 and Mrs Rodd has received an unusual commission: wealthy businessman Jacob Welland is dying of consumption and implores our redoubtable detective to find his… Continue reading The Case of the Wandering Scholar (Laetitia Rodd #2) by Kate Saunders

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Silver by Chris Hammer

Title: Silver Author: Chris Hammer Genre: Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 576 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Martin Scarsden returns in the sequel to the bestselling Scrublands. For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run from his past. But now there is no escaping. He'd vowed never to return to… Continue reading Silver by Chris Hammer

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September 2019 Round Up

This month, I reached my overall reading goal of 150 books with Whisper by Lynette Noni. Overall, I have reached 71 books in my Australian Women Writer's challenge, and am nearing the end of my PopSugar Challenge, with only a few categories left. I also filled out my Book Bingo card for the year, with… Continue reading September 2019 Round Up

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The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes

Title: The Mitford Scandal Author: Jessica Fellowes Genre: Historical Fiction/Crime Publisher: Sphere/Hachette Published: 24th September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 380 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: The newly married and most beautiful of the Mitford sisters, Diana, hot-steps around Europe with her husband and fortune heir Bryan Guinness, accompanied by maid Louisa Cannon, as well as some of… Continue reading The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes

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A Lighthouse in Time (The Adamson Adventures #2) by Sandra Bennett

Title: A Lighthouse in Time (The Adamson Adventures #2) Author: Sandra Bennett Genre: Adventure Publisher: Elephant Tree Publishing Published: August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $16.00 Synopsis: Zac doesn't believe in ghosts; he's never seen any scientific proof of their existence. Clare is skeptical but open-minded to the possibility. She likes the idea of… Continue reading A Lighthouse in Time (The Adamson Adventures #2) by Sandra Bennett

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To the Land of Long-Lost Friends by Alexander McCall-Smith

Title: To the Land of Long-Lost Friends Author: Alexander McCall-Smith Genre: Cosy Crime Publisher: Little Brown/Hachette Published: 10th September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 230 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: The next charming and heart-warming installment in the NO.1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY series, from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. This is Mma Ramotswe's twentieth wonderful adventure. The latest… Continue reading To the Land of Long-Lost Friends by Alexander McCall-Smith

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Top Marks for Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike #8) by Robin Stevens

Title: Top Marks for Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike #8) Author: Robin Stevens Genre: Historical Fiction/Crime Publisher: Puffin Published: 6th August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $16.99 Synopsis:Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary. Plans for a weekend of celebrations… Continue reading Top Marks for Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike #8) by Robin Stevens

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Where the Dead Go by Sarah Bailey

Title: Where the Dead Go Author: Sarah Bailey Genre: Crime/Mystery Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 5th August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price:  $29.99 Synopsis: Four years after the events of Into the Night, DS Gemma Woodstock is on the trail of a missing girl in a small coastal town. 'Every bit as addictive and suspenseful… Continue reading Where the Dead Go by Sarah Bailey

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July Reading Round-Up

Seven months into the year, and in total, I have read 118 books. Of those 118, 58 have been by Australian Women, and the remaining 60 by authors across the board - male, female and international. I am still trying to make progress on my Jane Austen challenge and have one square left to tick… Continue reading July Reading Round-Up