The Rewilding: Donna M Cameron on why hopeful literature is needed
Donna M Cameron shares with us her inspiration for writing new novel The Rewilding and why hopeful literature is so important.
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Best Books of 2023 at Booklover Book Reviews
Our Best Books of 2023 list features many books released in 2023. But top quality fiction has no expiry date, so we add wish list novels to our reading pile too.
Chris Hammer’s The Seven (Lucic & Buchanan #3): Compelling crime
The Seven is the third highly compelling crime mystery novel starring Chris Hammer’s homicide detective pairing Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic. Read our review.
Prettier If She Smiled More by Toni Jordan, Review: Comedic mayhem
Prettier If She Smiled More is Toni Jordan’s engaging follow-up to her wonderful 2022 family drama, Dinner With The Schnabels. Read my full review.
The Tilt (aka Dead Man’s Creek) by Chris Hammer, Book Review
The Tilt (aka Dead Man’s Creek) is Chris Hammer’s fifth novel and Book 2 in new crime series starring detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan. Read my review.
Moon Sugar: Angela Meyer discusses her inspiration
We welcome author Angela Meyer to discuss the inspiration behind her latest literary novel Moon Sugar.
Pachyderm by Hugh McGinlay, Review: Sassy modern mystery
Pachyderm by Hugh McGinlay is the colourfully sassy second title in the highly entertaining Catherine Kint mystery series. Read my full review.
The Whitewash by Siang Lu, Review: Biting black comedy
The Whitewash, Siang Lu’s debut novel is a hard-hitting satire that is scarily closer to fact than fiction. Read my full review.
The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland: A cracking crime read
The Carnival is Over is the taut, atmospheric sequel to Greg Woodland’s wonderful debut historical rural crime novel The Night Whistler. Read my full review.
Hydra: Adriane Howell’s inspiration + Review + AU NZ Giveaway
We welcome author Adriane Howell to discuss the inspiration behind her debut literary novel Hydra, I share my review, plus thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing two lucky AU/NZ readers will win a paperback copy. Disclosure: If you click a link…
Brendan Colley: What inspired me to write The Signal Line
Today Tasmanian author Brendan Colley joins us to discuss what inspired him to write his debut novel, The Signal Line and his journey to publication. And, thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing, one lucky reader in Australia will win a paperback…
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith, Review
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, Dominic Smith’s fourth novel is a captivating multi-timeline literary mystery exploring the art of life. Read my full review.
Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan, Review: Hilarious
Dinner with the Schnabels features Toni Jordan’s wonderful recipe of intelligent comedic farce, cutting social commentary and heart. Read my full review.
Sean Rabin’s inspiration for cli-fi thriller The Good Captain
Author Sean Rabin, author of new novel The Good Captain, shares with us what inspired him to write this ‘cli-fi’ thriller.
The Good Mother: Author Rae Cairns Interview + #Giveaway
Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing debut author Rae Cairns. We discuss her new thriller The Good Mother, her Ned Kelly Award shortlisting and the experiences that led her there. And, thanks to Harper Collins Australia, one lucky…
Those Who Perish (Caleb Zelic #4) by Emma Viskic, Review: Intense
Those Who Perish, Emma Viskic’s fourth book and reported finale to the bestselling Caleb Zelic PI series is a white-knuckle reading experience. Read my full review. Those Who Perish Synopsis Caleb Zelic Thriller, Book 4 A REMOTE ISLANDAN ISOLATED COMMUNITYA…