Quotients by Tracy O'Neill is literature very much of and about our time, asking questions that are timeless to challenge modern thinking. Read on for our full review. Quotients Synopsis Two people search for connection in a world of fractured identities and aliases, global finance, … [Read more...]
To The Lions: Holly Watt takes no prisoners in Dagger winner
Former journalist Holly Watt's hard-hitting thriller To The Lions, is the first in her Casey Benedict series and winner of the 2019 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. Read on for our full review. To The Lions Synopsis Time, Sunday Times, Telegraph & Guardian Book of the Year Shortlisted for the … [Read more...]
THE SWITCH by Beth O’Leary, Book Review: A feisty charmer
In The Switch, Beth O'Leary has delivered dramatic fiction with charming gusto from the quirkiest of premises. Read on for our full review. The Switch Synopsis Eileen is sick of being 79. Leena's tired of life in her twenties. Maybe it's time they swapped places... When overachiever Leena … [Read more...]
Alison Booth’s The Philosopher’s Daughters: Inquiring historical fiction
The Philosopher's Daughters by Alison Booth is captivating and thought-provoking historical fiction tackling discrimination with artistic impact. Read on for my full review. The Philosopher's Daughters Synopsis A tale of two very different sisters whose 1890s voyage from London into remote outback … [Read more...]
Almost a Mirror: Kirsten Krauth on new novel & healing creativity
Today we welcome author Kirsten Krauth to discuss her new book Almost a Mirror, and the healing power of creativity and the everyday sacredness of family and friendship. ALMOST A MIRROR: Kirsten Krauth I was sitting on the steps leading up to what used to be the Crystal Ballroom in St Kilda. … [Read more...]
The Deceptions: Q&A with author Suzanne Leal
Today we welcome bestselling author Suzanne Leal to discuss her new release The Deceptions (Allen&Unwin), a searing, compassionate tale of love and duplicity-and family secrets better left buried - fiction inspired by a true story of wartime betrayal. Q&A with Suzanne Leal on The … [Read more...]
To Have and To Hoax by Martha Waters, Review: Feisty flirtations
To Have and To Hoax, Martha Waters debut novel, is feisty and fabulously distracting romantic fiction and a timely reminder life is too short for petty squabbles. To Have and To Hoax Synopsis In this fresh and hilarious historical rom-com, an estranged husband and wife in Regency England feign … [Read more...]
Caroline James on Hattie Goes to Hollywood + Giveaway
Today we welcome author Caroline James to discuss her book Hattie Goes to Hollywood, the first in a new series of crime mysteries. Plus, Caroline is generously offering 5 ebook copies for worldwide giveaway! Hattie Goes To Hollywood was a change of direction for me. To date, I’ve written … [Read more...]