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message 55: by Deb (new)

Deb Omnivorous Reader | 1929 comments My review for contemporary The Heart Is a Star The Heart Is a Star by Megan Rogers by Australian Megan Rogers Such A BEAUTIFUL cover...

I read it for a challenge; the 2024 Genera challenge and I was a bit excited for an Australian contemporary. This one has a couple of the issues that have slowly led me AWAY from Australian literature recently though, so only 2*

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Rowan MacDonald | 404 comments I finished Pru and Me The Amazing Marriage of Prunella Scales and Timothy West by Timothy West Pru and Me: The Amazing Marriage of Prunella Scales and Timothy West by Timothy West.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Recommend if you have enjoyed the TV programme, Great Canal Journeys.


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Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments Rachel Brumby hunter, medicine woman, bushrangers' ally and troublemaker for good . . . the remarkable pioneering life of Rachel Kennedy by Jeff McGill Rachel: Brumby hunter, medicine woman, bushrangers' ally and troublemaker for good . . . the remarkable pioneering life of Rachel Kennedy by Australian author Jeff McGill is the biographical story of Warrumbungle mountains pioneer Rachel Kennedy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands (Emily Wilde, #2) by Heather Fawcett
Enjoyed this sequel to the Emily Wilde series. A great read for cosy fantasy fans, but in the right series order.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Sun Seekers: A Novel, the debut novel by Rachel McRady was only saved from a lower rating by the six-year-old protagonist. 3.5★s
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message 69: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments The second book in John Boyne's Elements series, Earth, is at least as good as the first, Water: a powerful short piece. 5★s
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message 74: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2164 comments I've been listening to The Wiregrass by AA Adrian Hyland the past few days. It's a welcome follow-up to Canticle Creek, continuing the story of police officer Jesse Redpath.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland


message 75: by Kerri_M (last edited Jan 07, 2024 06:03PM) (new)

Kerri_M | 592 comments Just finished - Adrian McKinty - Rain Dogs AA #5 in the Sean Duffy series.

Written in 2016 but set in 1987, McKinty includes early hints of real crimes being committed at the time, but not made public until the early 2010's.

I listen to this series on audio-book, as the writing style, dry humour and bleakness are all enhanced by the narrator.

Rain Dogs (Detective Sean Duffy, #5) by Adrian McKinty ★★★★☆


message 77: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80003 comments Mod
Andrea wrote: "I've been listening to The Wiregrass by AA Adrian Hyland the past few days. It's a welcome follow-up to Canticle Creek, continuing the story of poli..."

Oooh I didn't know he had another one out Andrea - thank you! I'll check it out :)


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Karren  Sandercock  (karrensandercock) | 1080 comments Suz wrote: "Mexico Time by Cyn Posner Mexico Time by Cyn Posner

My review 4★

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1..."

The link doesn't work Suz.


message 85: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments My review for A Grave for a Thief (Company of Rogues #3) by Douglas Skelton A Grave for a Thief by Douglas Skelton, a historical mystery full of swashbuckling action.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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message 87: by Dale (last edited Jan 08, 2024 11:48PM) (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6886 comments Finally got around to putting up the link to my review of
A New Dawn Over Mulberry Lane
A New Dawn Over Mulberry Lane (Mulberry Lane #8) by Rosie Clarke
4 and half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 89: by Damo (new)

Damo | 560 comments My review of The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland. There's a reason why Adrian Hyland is one of my favourite Aussie authors and this series is another one!

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message 90: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments Brenda wrote: "It looks like you're going to be one ahead of me again this year Carolyn!! haha!"

Sorry Brenda! I read the first one last year and decided it would be a good series to choose for the challenge. I will have to watch out I don’t give any spoilers in my reviews!


message 91: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments The Spy Coast, by Tess Gerritsen, is a new ensemble piece about five spies who have tried to retire quietly to a small town but discover it's not that easy. The author was inspired by real life circumstances near her, which made it even more interesting to me.

The Spy Coast (The Martini Club, #1) by Tess Gerritsen My review of The Spy Coast


message 92: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80003 comments Mod
Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It looks like you're going to be one ahead of me again this year Carolyn!! haha!"

Sorry Brenda! I read the first one last year and decided it would be a good series to choose for th..."


I'm sure you won't do that anyway Carolyn!!


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Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 711 comments All the Ways We Lied by Aida Zilelian
All the Ways We Lied by Aida Zilelian
Loved the Armenian and the dysfunctional family bits, but the final section messes up the whole experience.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 97: by Rachel (new)

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Book Jumper by Mechthild Gläser The Book Jumper by German author Mechthild Gläser is a YA fantasy which sounds like a dream come true: the main characters get to enter the book world and meet their favourite characters. Then Amy discovers a problem in book world, a mystery she is determined to solve. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


message 98: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9840 comments Anna O. by Matthew Blake Anna O. by Matthew Blake is a psychological suspense featuring a woman who supposedly murdered two friends while sleepwalking. She has been in catatonic state for four years and now a forensic psychologist is taxed with attempting to awaken her so she can stand trial.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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