In Mammoth, Chris Flynn's cutting humour and evocative characterization offers fresh perspective on age-old lessons, and most importantly hope. Mammoth Synopsis Narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct mammoth, this is the (mostly) true story of how a collection of prehistoric creatures came to … [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...]
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...]
Iron Heart by MC D’Alton & Melanie Page – Author Post
Today we welcome MC D'Alton, to discuss her journey (along with fellow Australian author Melanie Page and writing partner) as they release their new steampunk romance novel Iron Heart. This is the first title in their planned Iron Universe series. Plus, thanks to their publisher Vulpine Press we … [Read more...]
The Binder of Lost Stories by Cristina Caboni, Review: Bookish enchantment
The romantic bookish themes in Cristina Caboni's The Binder of Lost Stories and dramatic quest to solve a historical puzzle will enchant readers. The Binder of Lost Stories Synopsis From internationally bestselling author Cristina Caboni comes an exquisite and engrossing novel of two women, … [Read more...]
The Twentieth Man by Tony Jones, Review: Taut political thriller
In The Twentieth Man Tony Jones' narrative setup, thrilling historical plot, depth of characterisation and literary prose had me enthralled. The Twentieth Man Synopsis Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide in this unputdownable, fast-paced thriller. In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen … [Read more...]
Josephine, Singer Dancer Soldier Spy: Eilidh McGinness’ inspiration
Today we welcome Eilidh McGinness (author of The Cypher Bureau) back to Booklover Book Reviews to discuss her new novel Josephine, Singer Dancer Soldier Spy, PLUS we have a signed ARC copy to giveaway worldwide. Eilidh McGinness' inspiration for Josephine, Singer Dancer Soldier Spy I am lucky … [Read more...]