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.
5 Stars
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.
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.
Ninth House sequel, Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo: Book Review
Ninth House sequel, Hell Bent, Leigh Bardugo’s new adult-fantasy novel featuring Alex Stern, has definitely been worth the wait. Read my 5-star review.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Review: Engrossing epic
Ninth House, Leigh Bardugo’s impressive adult debut is an engrossing epic, a multi-layered and deeply human fantasy novel. Read my full review.
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.
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.
Falling by TJ Newman, Book Review: Gripping depths
Falling by TJ Newman is more than deserving of all the praise it has received; an almost flawlessly executed thriller that plumbs gripping depths. Read my full review.
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton, Review: Must read
The Devil and the Dark Water, Stuart Turton’s brilliant second novel is a historical mystery action thriller with heart not easily put down. Read on for my full review.
The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland, Review: A ripper thriller
The Night Whistler by Greg Woodland is an absolute ripper Aussie crime thriller, with the heft of history and heart. Definitely one of the best crime novels I’ve read in 2020. Read on for our full review. The Night Whistler Synopsis…
Mammoth, Book Review: Chris Flynn’s fresh perspectives
Chris Flynn’s novel Mammoth is filled with cutting humour and evocative characterization yielding quality literature with a timely, compelling trumpet call.
THE FLATSHARE by Beth O’Leary, Book Review: Heartwarming
The Flatshare, Beth O’Leary’s debut novel is quirky, charming and memorable modern romantic fiction. Read it before you watch the TV series adaption. Our full review…
The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion, Review: Pitch-perfect conclusion
Graeme Simsion’s The Rosie Result is a pitch-perfect conclusion to a much loved, and groundbreaking, fictional series. Read my full review. The Rosie Result Synopsis I was standing on one leg shucking oysters when the problems began… Don Tillman and Rosie…
Eleanor Oliphant is more than ‘Completely Fine’, she is wonderful: Review
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman’s debut is deeply moving and impactful fiction about learning to live, not just survive. Read on to learn what really makes this audiobook truly special and some of my favourite quotes. Eleanor Oliphant…
FROM THE WRECK by Jane Rawson, Review: Utterly mesmerising
Jane Rawson’s From the Wreck was shortlisted for the 2017 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, won the 2017 Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and is now longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award 2018. From the Wreck Synopsis: From…
MONTPELIER PARADE by Karl Geary, Book Review
Karl Geary’s Montpelier Parade was one of my favourite reads of 2017. Montpelier Parade Synopsis : The house is on Montpelier Parade: just across town, but it might as well be a different world. Working on the garden with his father one…
