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.
Literature
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Daughter of Ashes by Ilaria Tuti: Fierce heroine’s finale
Daughter of Ashes is the third and final title in Ilaria Tuti’s gripping crime series starring the indomitable Superintendent Teresa Battaglia. Read our full review.
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Bone Rites by Natalie Bayley: Review & Book Giveaway
Bone Rites is Natalie Bayley’s new compelling literary gothic thriller. Read our review and enter our worldwide giveaway for a chance to win a paperback copy of this novel.
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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.
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The Book That Wouldn’t Burn Review, Mark Lawrence’s Library Trilogy
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn is the utterly captivating novel that begins Mark Lawrence’s new fantasy trilogy for book lovers, The Library. Read my full review.
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The Bookbinder of Jericho, Review: Pip Williams’ deeply moving tale
The Bookbinder of Jericho is Pip Williams’ captivating new historical fiction novel, and a companion read to her worldwide bestselling The Dictionary of Lost Words. Read my full review.
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Cellnight, a verse novel: John Kinsella on his inspiration
We welcome author John Kinsella to discuss the inspiration behind his latest literary work – Cellnight, a verse novel.
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When I First Held You by Anstey Harris, Review: Deeply moving
When I First Held You by Anstey Harris is a deeply moving, emotionally honest drama about historical wrongs that echo through generations. Read my review.
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Alice Hoffman’s The Bookstore Sisters & Everything My Mother Taught Me, Review
The Bookstore Sisters and Everything My Mother Taught Me are two compelling short reads by bestselling author Alice Hoffman. Read my review.
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Moon Sugar: Angela Meyer discusses her inspiration
We welcome author Angela Meyer to discuss the inspiration behind her latest literary novel Moon Sugar.
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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.
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Hydra: Adriane Howell’s inspiration + Review
We welcome author Adriane Howell to discuss the inspiration behind her debut literary novel Hydra, I share my review. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. Adriane Howell…
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The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock, Review: Deep charm
The Other Side of Beautiful, Kim Lock’s break out novel, offers a deeply impactful perspective wrapped in a charming warm-hearted package. Read my full review.
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The Oceanography of the Moon by Glendy Vanderah: Enchanting
The Oceanography of the Moon, Glendy Vanderah’s enchanting third novel, is about shedding secrets, the power of love and redemption. Read my full review.
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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…
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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.
