Witty and charming with a narration style scarcely seen these days, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol lingers amongst the shelves of literary classics for a reason. It is the spark of hope that defines Christmas in modern day Australia (and probably elsewhere too). It teaches us that Christmas is a time for family, for giving,…
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Book review – Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North
I’m not sure if I finished my next book. I read the words, ‘THE END’ several times. But I didn’t actually ready every page. If you’re wondering what I am talking about, then think back to your early reading years when you read the classic, Choose Your Own Adventure books*. Romeo and/or Juliet is one…
Book review – How to Be Single by Liz Tuccillo
I started reading this book on a Saturday night, home alone. I’d been in pyjamas from around 5pm, before finally turning in for bed around 8pm. In other words, don’t expect this book to change your life from page 1. How to Be Single is a novel from one of the authors of He’s Just…
Book review – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
I have to admit, that I had not heard of my latest read until the movie came out. Although, the title was enough to grab me. So I went in search of a copy of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. After weeks of looking for a copy without the movie cover (as…
Book review – The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler
When thinking about book titles, you need to think about what your target audience will be interested in, while also conveying the story or message within the pages. So, if someone is looking in the general fiction section of a bookstore, you can generally assume they are interested in fiction, books and stories about people….
Book review – Dune Road by Jane Green
Jane Green is an author I have admired for many years. At times when I stare at my to-be-read shelf and think ‘there is nothing interesting here’, that is when I go in search of a Jane Green novel. They are sweet, have believable characters and pull me in quickly. As a bonus, the plots…
Book review – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery
A very dear friend recently gave me The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. She was amazed I hadn’t read it and said that as soon as I have, we would watch the movie version together. Her advice to me was, ‘you need to have a childlike imagination when reading this book.’ And I believe…
Book review – Ten Things I’ve Learnt About Love by Sarah Butler
Ten Things I’ve Learnt About Love by Sarah Butler is a charming book with two interwoven storylines. A young woman who comes home to watch her father die and an old man living on the streets. But as each person deals with their own demons, their paths cross and connect until finally, they collide. Each…
Book review – How to Kill Your Husband (and other handy household hints) by Kathy Lette
How to Kill your Husband (and other handy household hints) by Kathy Lette is a novel, not a how-to guide. Although I must warn you, that if you choose to read this book in public, it will make men uncomfortable. I have wanted to read this book for a while but the very title struck…
Book review – Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty
Sensible Lyn, evil Cat and Bohemian, unpredictable Gemma. Three sisters. Triplets, who are as different from each other as their physicality is alike. Three girls who share a birthday, a history and a disastrous night which lands one of them in hospital. Liane Moriarty’s first published book, Three Wishes, is my latest read. What I…
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