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My review for Safe Harbour in Pelican Crossing Maggie Christensen
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My review of With love from Wish & Co. by Minnie Darke
3 and a half stars
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Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults by Daniel G. AmenMy review 3.5 ★
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The Penford Manor Murders by Fiona Veitch Smithhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Burn After Reading by Catherine Ryan Howard has an intriguing premise, but was quite drawn out and isn't one of my favourite novels by this author.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Patriarch is another delightful episode in Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police series, set in France's beautiful Dordogne region.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Three Juliets
by Minnie Darke and my 820th review for NetGalley.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for domestic drama
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Aussie Author Sandie DockerMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've absolutely enjoyed the three books of the Huda F series by Huda Fahmy. Very relevant, informative, and enjoyable! All graphic novel enthusiasts must give this OwnVoices series a try, though it mainly aims at teens.Book One: Huda F Are You?: A Graphic Novel
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Book Two: Huda F Cares?
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And the latest one is my favourite, Book Three: Huda F Wants to Know?: A Graphic Novel
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The Garden of Memories by Amanda James is hopeful, heartwarming and uplifting. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's my review of The Rush, by Aussie author Michelle Prak - a spinetingling outback thriller!
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When She Was Gone by AA Sara Foster is a terrific mystery, perfectly paced with interesting characters and a nail biting climax.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Don't Tell Me How to Die by Marshall Karp
I was an outlier for this "thriller", which felt more like a family drama.
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Garry Disher is a favourite Aussie author who writes mysteries with characters I care about. He's also a writing teacher, so you know wyou're in good hands. This one is about searching for clues on old remains Under the Cold Bright Lights of the morgue. The detective is a guy I'd enjoy knowing.
My review of Under the Cold Bright Lights
I always enjoy Richard Russo's stories, and who could resist the lovely old dog on the cover of Somebody's Fool? I could say the dying town of North Bath is going to the dogs, but that would be a poor play on words, especially when it's being absorbed into a wealthier, more upmarket township.
My review of Somebody's Fool
Some children's fiction today. 1. The Boy in the Tree by Lisa Thompson
Great themes, okay execution.
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2. Atana and the Jade Mermaid by Vivian Zhou
The perfect finale to the Atana duology.
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3. The Best Daddy of All by Peter Horn
I rarely post review links for picture books, but this one was just outstanding. A great gift option for toddlers' daddies on Father's Day.
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The Women on Platform Two
by Laura Anthony and my five star review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I usually enjoy John Marrs' thrillers but this one didn't totally work for me.
You Killed Me Firstreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really enjoyed
The Rewilding by AA Donna M Cameron, a novel with two young protagonists from different worlds, one an eco-warrior and the other a wealthy city boy, set against a strong message about environmental damage and climate change. Both thoughtful and delightful !review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Sentinel
3 star
fantasy, horror and creature feature. start of a different zombie story.
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cold Truth by Ashley Kalagian Blunt 13/4 3.5★
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Sunrise Over Mercy Court by Fiona McCallum 13/4 4★
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4 stars for fun rom-com
My Hot Housemate by Aussie Author Susannah HardyMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for Wild Dark Shore by AA Charlotte McConaghy; yes, it's as good as everybody is saying!!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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4 stars
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Bad link Dale :)
Brenda wrote: "Dale wrote: "My review of The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce4 stars
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Bad link Dale :)"
Thanks Brenda. Fixed now .
Legend: The Graphic Novel
3 stars for me being a YA novel.
faithful rendition. graphic novel.
treat for fans of the novels and provides more than enough material for a first time/new reader
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I like reading about cultures that are foreign to me, so the acclaimed 2017 debut, Stay with Me, by Nigerian writer Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ was exactly what I wanted. A modern young couple is being pressured to produce grandchildren. Having problems? How about you add another wife? We have just the girl - you'll learn to like her.
My review of Stay With Me
I love Rachel Joyce's writing. The Homemade God might be her best yet. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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