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4 stars for
Every Last Suspect by Aussie Author Nicola MoriartyMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mottled Dawn: Fifty Sketches and Stories of Partition by Saadat Hasan Manto
An OwnVoices short story collection set around the brutal India-Pakistan partition of 1947. Heartbreaking and traumatic!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rosh wrote: "Mottled Dawn: Fifty Sketches and Stories of Partition by Saadat Hasan MantoAn OwnVoices sh..."
There must be thousands of stories about that time, Rosh. Global politics is weird and not improving.
I recently listened to the first 'volume' (two short stories in this) of the very entertaining New Adventures of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Vol 1 by Max Allan Collins. They were full dramatisations, like radio plays with footsteps, gunshots and all. They're narrated by the inimitable Stacy Keach, who played Hammer in the TV series, back in the day. Great fun from Audible.
My review of New Adventures of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
My review of the latest Robbie Arnott, Dusk
I didn't like it as much as Limberlost and it's very similar to the Rain Heron.
Thanks Kylie. Will fix tomorrow when I get hear the desk computer.
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "There must be thousands of stories about that time, Rosh. Global politics is weird and not improving."True, Patty. I haven't read many as I find the topic quite traumatising, but of the ones I have read, this book is the most disturbing and yet the most honest in its grittiness. Every single country has its demons, some of which they simply don't exorcise no matter the year.
Kylie H wrote: "Dale wrote: "My review of The Gift of the Magpie by Donna Andrews
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4......"
Fixed now Kylie. thanks
I just finished
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Twist of Fate by Karly Lane is a very enjoyable rural romance. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
False Value by Ben Aaronovitch, #8 in his Rivers of London seriesreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Without a Country by Ayşe Kulin* (Turkey) 16 Dec 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review"Bad link Rachel :)
Three good graphic novels for you all:1. Patrik the Vampire, Book 1 by Bree Paulsen
Free for everyone on the author's website, but incomplete, and might stay so for a long time.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. The Other Side of Tomorrow by Tina M. Cho
A story that needs to be read, despite a few flaws in the execution. This one is for tweens and teens.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. Home Office Romance by Kintetsu Yamada
A manga set during the pandemic. A sweet opposites-attract romance.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Ahed Tamimi* (Palestine) 17 Dec 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
Another gem from my TBR list, my review of
Indisputable Proof by Gary Williams. 4.5★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3 stars for non-fiction
Australian Ghost Stories by Aussie Author James PhelpsMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Drawing Home by Jamie Brenner
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan is another beautiful lyrical novel featuring a family of four generations of Irish women. review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hot Chocolate for the Unicorn and Other Flights of Fancy
4 stars
Read as an ARC.
Collection of SF and Fantasy short stores. Female author.
Great stories from 2-3 pages to 11 odd pages each.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fragments of the Past: A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist
4 stars
Published August 1, 2024
3.5 stars for me.
I read this book as a BookSirens ARC and this review is based on my completing the book and is an honest feedback based on my reading it.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Maddy Withington's narration of Nina Kenwood latest delightful Aussie romcom, The Wedding Forecast, is flawless. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My Review 
Reckless Love by Nyssa Kathryn -- 5★ -- 20/12/2024
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Black Loch was an excellent surprise addition to the original three books of Peter May's Lewis Trilogy. Rugged Isle of Lewis setting, dark mysteries, more secrets revealed from the past - love it!
My review of The Black Loch
Sheena Wilkinson's first novel for adults, Mrs Hart’s Marriage Bureau, is a delightful historical rom-com. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Blowback
4 stars
Published September 29, 2024
Read as an ARC
A solid, action-packed thriller that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Can be read as a standalone.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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