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My Best Books of 2021 and 2022 Reading Plans

Each year I get to read many new book releases thanks to the wonderful publishers I work with, but I still try and make time for older titles because good books have no use-by date. So in this end of…

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…

Challenge Wrap & Resolutions: Australian and nonfiction reading

In 2020 my reading quantity was not the highest ever, but the quality and diversity of what I read was noteworthy. For the first time ever, I felt compelled to structure my best books of 2020 list by genre! And, I have…

Best Books of 2020: My favourite reads of the year

What a year, huh? For me, one of the best things about 2020 has been the books. While below average on quantity this year, I did read quite diversely. Plus, the quality of the titles on my 2020 reading pile…

Our Best Books of 2019 – How many have you read?

It is that time of the year again when we all start writing lists… So here are my Best Books of 2019. At the bottom of each review I publish, I include a relative rating for The Story and The…

September – October 2019 Book Releases to add to your Reading Wishlist

September and October 2019 is peak season in the publishing industry, so book lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to new book releases. I will do a quick recap of some of the blockbuster new fiction releases and…

July – August 2019 Book Releases to add to your Reading Wishlist

When it comes to fiction scheduled for publication in July and August 2019, we readers really are spoiled for choice. This list features 12 books that have particularly caught my eye, including highly anticipated new titles from bestselling authors such…

Long Books to Get Lost In: 24 of my most memorable long novels

In the context of the busy lives most of us lead these days, the opportunity to dive into a long book can feel as good as a holiday. Guilt-free, uninterrupted time to devote to reading is one of the simpler…

My Best Books of 2018 and 2019 Reading Resolutions

A short and snappy year-end reading wrap-up! My reading stats I read and reviewed 44 books in 2018 (40 fiction, 4 non-fiction) and we featured another 20 titles. Of the 44 titles we reviewed, 35 were published in 2018. That…

PM Literary Awards nominees name their best books of 2018

What was the best book you read this year? Prime Minister’s Literary Awards nominees share their 2018 highlights ~ Michelle de Kretser, shortlisted for the Fiction prize for The Life to Come: A standout book from 2018 was No Friend…

Top 25 Australian Book Blogs

A momentary break in regular programming to share a little news. Booklover Book Reviews has been included in Feedspot’s list of Top 25 Australian Book Blogs As this website, and much-beloved hobby of mine, nears its 9th anniversary, I’ve been reflecting…

Books by Aussie Authors – 2017 Reading

2017 was another fantastic year for reading Australian books here at Booklover Book Reviews. We read and reviewed 20 books by Aussie Authors and featured a further 10 titles hosting Guest Posts from Australian writers. Aussie Author Book Reviews Arms…