The Maid, Book Review: Nita Prose’ emotionally astute debut
The Maid by Nita Prose is a clever cozy mystery, nuanced character study and emotionally astute and satisfying literature. Read my full review.
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Burnt Out by Victoria Brookman, Review: Engaging advocacy
Victoria Brookman’s debut novel Burnt Out is an intriguing combination of contemporary drama and climate change advocacy. Read my ful review.
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The Lincoln Highway, Book Review: Amor Towles’ heroic dogma
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles is filled with characters that charm but international readers may find the anthemic Americana less beguiling. Read my full review. The Lincoln Highway Book Synopsis Two brothers venture across 1950s America to New York…
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Peter Papathanasiou on writing The Stoning + #Giveaway
Very pleased to welcome Peter Papathanasiou to discuss the inspiration behind his brand new crime novel The Stoning. Plus, thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing we have 2 ebook copies of The Stoning to giveaway – entry open to Australian & New Zealand…
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Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, Review: Mesmerising
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy is as mesmerising as it is thrilling; the work of an exceptionally talented author. Read my full review.
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The Painting by Alison Booth, Review: The scars of art
The Painting by Alison Booth is an art theft mystery and perceptive contemporary exploration of the migrant experience. Read my full review.
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Travelling Companions: Antoni Jach’s inspiration for new novel
We are delighted to welcome Antoni Jach to share with us what inspired him to write his new literary novel Travelling Companions. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small…
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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…
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Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase by Jane Riley, Book Review
Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase, Jane Riley’s second novel is one of the more authentically life-affirming reads amongst the swathe of uplit releases in the market today. Read my full review. Geraldine Verne’s Red Suitcase Publisher Synopsis His dying wish was to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lauren Anderson on RECRUITED: New eco-women’s-lit
I am delighted to welcome Lauren Anderson to discuss her debut novel Recruited, a potent mix of eco-lit and women’s-lit touching on some of the toughest questions facing young women today. Plus, thanks to Stormburd Press, I have two ebook…
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The Dictionary of Lost Words, Review: Thought-provoking
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams is moving, thought-provoking historical fiction based on real people and events that shaped society. Read my book summary and review.
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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,…
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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…
