30 Best Rom Com Books, Smart & Funny Romance Novels
The best romantic comedy books are too often overlooked by smart women. Here are 30 highly recommended rom com books & authors for your reading pile.
Book Recommendations
Top 10 International Reads of 2016
I have reviewed 24 titles by international authors here at Booklover Book Reviews so far this year (out of 48 books in total). But just as I have done for my Top Aussie Reads of 2016, I am sharing my favourites before…
Our dozen Top Aussie Reads of 2016
This year I’ve had the opportunity to read 24 titles by Aussie Authors and there will certainly be more in December. But I’ve decided to share my favourites before Christmas this year in the hope that some of the lesser known gems find…
October & November book releases that have caught my eye – 2016
Here are 10 fiction titles set for publication in October and November that have particularly caught my eye:
August & September book releases that have caught my eye – 2016
August and September 2016 marks the release of new titles from several international bestselling authors such as Amor Towles, Emma Donoghue, Graeme Simsion and more… But the big names in the industry are sharing the spotlight with some very intriguing literary offerings…
Awards Lists – Man Booker Dozen, Ned Kelly and Davitt Awards Shortlistees
It has been a big 48 hours for reading enthusiasts, with the 2016 Man Booker Dozen and the Ned Kelly Awards and Davitt Awards Shortlists being announced.
Brisbane Writers Festival 2016 program announced
Booklovers of South-East Queensland, it’s officially time to get excited – you can now buy tickets to the 2016 Brisbane Writers Festival (7-11th September). And this year’s program… another fantastic line-up brought together by Julie B and her talented team…
My Best Books of 2016 so far
Updated Dec2016: We’ve published our dozen Top Aussie Reads of 2016 and Top 10 International Reads of 2016 July is already upon us so it is time to put down that page-turner just for a moment, and reflect upon the books we’ve read this…
July book releases that have caught my eye – 2016
Historical fiction features heavily in my selections for July, a few with a gothic, mystery thriller bent… plus some humorous and experimental literature, science-fiction and contemporary crime and corruption to look forward to. Here are the 9 fiction titles that have particularly caught…
Ten Books Every Feisty Female Should Read
Before we look at Ten Books Every Feisty Female Should Read, I think it’s worth taking a moment to consider the word ‘feisty’. Personally, I have always taken the descriptor ‘feisty’ as a compliment, and so have been quite perturbed hearing…
Interview – Patrick Holland and the launch of his latest novel One
Looking for something different to do this Friday night? Why not attend a local author’s book launch. We spoke to Brisbane author Patrick Holland about his latest novel One, ‘a work of the imagination based on real events’… real events…
5 tips for getting the most out of a writers festival
Here are my 5 tips for getting the most out of your writers festival experience. 1. Take time to explore the festival program, dig deep for hidden treasures These days electronic program listings typically allow you to search by author/speaker,…
Introducing the Booklover Hub, a place for authors and reviewers to meet
It saddens me whenever I have to decline a review copy due to time constraints within my review schedule. So I’ve set up a Booklover Hub page here at Booklover Book Reviews to provide another channel for authors and publishers…
Book Debate on THE ORPHAN MASTER’S SON by Adam Johnson
I am participating in a Book Debate about the Pulitzer Prize winning title, The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson at Bookkaholic.com. If you read my review of The Orphan Master’s Son you’ll recall I thought it was outstanding. It…
Warning to ebook authors who do not put effort into book covers…
… no matter how brilliant your book content is, it will not sell! Sorry for shouting (virtually), but I am sick and tired of seeing bad book covers. Why? It is not because they hurt my eyes. It is because…
My Best Books of 2012
As 2012 draws to a close it is time to reflect on all the wonderful books that have entertained and challenged our minds in 2012… …and shine a spotlight on my Best Books of 2012. In 2012 I awarded 7…
