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The Reading Nook’s Favourite Aussie Reads

The Reading Nook’s Favourite Aussie Reads

We love talking about any and all books here at Booklover Book Reviews, but as long time hosts of the annual Aussie Author Reading Challenge we cannot deny having a soft spot for Australian titles. And, we are not the…

A Voice in the Night: Sarah Hawthorn’s inspiration + Review

A Voice in the Night: Sarah Hawthorn’s inspiration + Review

I am delighted to welcome Sarah Hawthorn to discuss what inspired her to write her new psychological thriller A Voice in the Night. Plus, we share our review of this suspense-filled debut. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a…

Two Steps Onward by Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist, Review

Two Steps Onward by Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist, Review

Two Steps Onward is writing duo Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist’s moving sequel to their bestselling novel Two Steps Forward. Read my full review. Two Steps Onward Synopsis Three years after life got in the way of their long-distance relationship, Californian…

Pietà: Michael Fitzgerald on his inspiration for new novel

Pietà: Michael Fitzgerald on his inspiration for new novel

Michael Fitzgerald joins us to discuss his inspiration for Pietà, his new literary novel about a young homesick Australian nanny set in Paris and Rome in the last days of 1999. Plus, thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing, I have 2 ebook copies…

The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin, Review: Authentic crime

The Girl Remains by Katherine Firkin, Review: Authentic crime

The Girl Remains, Katherine Firkin’s second crime novel, is wrapped in a web of lies and deceit, and likely one of the more authentic depictions of cold-case investigation in recent fiction. Read my full review. The Girl Remains Synopsis A chilling…

Night Blue: Angela O’Keeffe on living art + Book Review

Night Blue: Angela O’Keeffe on living art + Book Review

I am delighted to welcome Angela O’Keeffe to share the writing journey that produced new novella Night Blue. Plus, we share our review of this highly original debut. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn…

The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey, Review: Romantic depths

The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey, Review: Romantic depths

The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey is an engaging and dramatic Aussie romance novel that plumbs uncommon depths. Read my full review. * Not to be confused with The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris…

TUSSAUD: Belinda Lyons-Lee on writing fiction based on fact

TUSSAUD: Belinda Lyons-Lee on writing fiction based on fact

I am delighted to welcome Belinda Lyons-Lee to discuss the inspiration for her debut gothic historical fiction novel Tussaud.  Plus, thanks to publisher Transit Lounge, I have two ebook copies to giveaway to lucky readers in Australia or New Zealand….

As Swallows Fly by L P McMahon, Review: Empowering courage

As Swallows Fly by L P McMahon, Review: Empowering courage

As Swallows Fly by L P McMahon is a deeply moving story about two trauma survivors, the fallacy of perfection and the power of friendship. Read my full review. As Swallows Fly Synopsis When Malika, a young orphan in rural Pakistan,…

Ash Mountain by Helen FitzGerald, Review: Utterly gripping

Ash Mountain by Helen FitzGerald, Review: Utterly gripping

Ash Mountain by Helen FitzGerald is an utterly gripping, ingeniously written character-driven disaster thriller. Read my full review. Ash Mountain Synopsis Fran thought she’d never return to Ash Mountain but her dad has become ill, her relationship is over, and she…

The Last Bookshop by Emma Young, Review: Bookish love

The Last Bookshop by Emma Young, Review: Bookish love

The Last Bookshop by Emma Young is a heartwarming debut novel celebrating books, those who love them, and the power of community. Read my full review. The Last Bookshop Synopsis Cait Copper’s best friends have always been books – along with…

THE SPIRAL by Iain Ryan, Book Review: Brutal truths

THE SPIRAL by Iain Ryan, Book Review: Brutal truths

The Spiral by Iain Ryan is a highly inventive and thought-provoking literary mystery thriller, but do those qualities alone equate to impressive? Read my review. The Spiral Synopsis It’s not just the truth that lurks at the bottom of the spiral…