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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna JohnstonMy review 4⭐
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Candice Fox is known for her thriller novels, but this short audio story, Hunting Game is presented as an entertaining radio play, sound effects and all. Kidnappers have grabbed the young son of a greedy Big Pharma mogul, hated by the entire nation. 
My review of The Hunting Game
Just finished the latest full-length thriller from Candice Fox - an outback doozy - High Wire. What a complex, dark imagination she has! 
My review of High Wire
Rowan wrote: "Since this thread is Reviews and Thoughts, I figured I would offload some thoughts on recent DNFs (I don't review books I don't finish).[bookcover:The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt|..."
Rowan wrote: "Since this thread is Reviews and Thoughts, I figured I would offload some thoughts on recent DNFs (I don't review books I don't finish).
[bookcover:The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt|..."
Ooh, I have one of those in my TBR, wonder how I'll go...
I'm a bit late to the party with Elizabeth Strout's books, but I'm catching up. 5★s for The Burgess Boys, and looking forward to my next dip into her work. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by AA Markus Zusak is going to be one of my top reads of 2024. Highly recommended.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Whisper Sister: A Novel by Jennifer S. Brown
That bland cover almost made me miss this book. Thanks to a friend's glowing 5 star review that brought it on my radar. This is one of the best historical fiction works I have read in months!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Death at the Dinner Party by Ellie Alexanderhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just mopping up my reviews for September... Here's my review of The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, Aussie author Mark Mupotsa-Russell's debut.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Here's my review of The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, Aussie author Mark Mupotsa-Russell's debut.
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Bad link Sarah :)
Brenda wrote: "Bad link Sarah :)"Thanks Brenda! Fixed now.
Catch the Wind: From the Nullarbor to the Far Northwest in ‘68 by Bruce LoweryMy review 5⭐
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Good Place to Hide a Body is a very entertaining cosy crime novel by Laura Marshall. 4.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Prey by Vanda Symon features sins of the past, but probably not the ones you are expecting . . . ⭐⭐⭐.7 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine by Laura Pearson
Had I empathized with the characters' actions, I might have rated this even higher. But it is still a memorable read with a novel plot idea.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Prey by Vanda Symon features sins of the past, but probably not the ones you are expecting . . . ⭐⭐⭐.7 https://www.goodreads.com/book/sho..."Bad link Sandy!!
Here's my review of The Puppet Master, the third instalment in Sam Holland's dark but brilliant Major Crimes series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Staged by Elle Cosimano is the first of six Amazon Original Stories in the light-hearted #BusybodiesCollection featuring amateur sleuths. A body spoils this real estate agent's groomed carpet, so she starts looking for clues.
My review of StagedThese are still available until the end of October on NetGalley.
What a delight to listen to Adjoa Andoh tell Alexander McCall Smith's children's story of Precious and the Monkeys, Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case. She is only seven, but already in training for her No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. 
My review of Precious and the Monkeys
My review of Close To The Edge by Sheila Spencer-Smith
3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Memoir. A very candid and unflinching account of raising yourself up.Sex, Drugs & Meditation by Mary-Lou Stephens
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4⭐️s
The Night on the Darling River
by Darry Fraser and my five star review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just read
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard OsmanMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A reallllllllly short story: Mr Salary by Sally Rooney
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
1⭐️ Disappointing.
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
Deserves the hype!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for Murder on Easey Street: Melbourne’s Most Notorious Cold Case by Helen Thomas
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Three distinct graphic novels with somewhat distinct outcomes:1. Turtle Bread: A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting In, and the Power of Friendship by Kim-Joy
Adult graphic novel, but feels YA. The author is a baker, so the baking content is great;. The rest, not so much.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. Ellie in First Position: A Graphic Novel by Brian Freschi
Middle-grade graphic novel. Could have been great but ended up just okay.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. Blasfamous by Mirka Andolfo
Strictly for adults. Mindblowing but also horrifying. Not recommended to conservative believers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hidden on the Fens by Joy Ellis is another excellent addition to this series with great characters and a lot of intriguing crime going on in the small fenland villages.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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4.5 stars for romance thriller
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne WeaverMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Let Sleeping Cats Lie - Pet Poems by Brian Bilston
A fun poetry collection for pet parents and animal lovers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Impact
3 stars
Thriller with a touch of science fiction.
By co-author of the popular Pendergast series.
3rd book of the series. Reads as a standalone.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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