Kate Forsyth's The Blue Rose moves between Imperial China and France during the ‘Terror’ of the French Revolution and was inspired by the true story of the quest for a blood-red rose. The Blue Rose Synopsis Viviane de Faitaud has grown up alone at the Chateau de Belisama-sur-le-Lac in … [Read more...]
July – August 2019 Book Releases to add to your Reading Wishlist
When it comes to fiction scheduled for publication in July and August 2019, we readers really are spoiled for choice. This list features 12 books that have particularly caught my eye, including highly anticipated new titles from bestselling authors such as Adrian McKinty and Kate Forsyth, … [Read more...]
Book Gift Guide 2017
Holiday season is upon us and there really is no better gift than a book! In addition to books we have read this year that we think would make great gifts, we've sought recommendations from other experts and enthusiasts in their respective fields. The end result, a collection of titles sure to … [Read more...]
Best Books of 2017 so far
UPDATE: We have just published our end of 2017 reading summaries - Top Aussie Reads of 2017 and Top International Reads of 2017. With half of the reading year already behind us, it is a good time to take a moment to reflect on our Best Books of 2017 so far Of the 31 titles already reviewed … [Read more...]
BEAUTY IN THORNS by Kate Forsyth, Review: Poetic symbolism
Bestselling author Kate Forsyth's new novel Beauty in Thorns is a spellbinding reimagining of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ set amongst the wild bohemian circle of Pre-Raphaelite artists and poets. Beauty in Thorns Synopsis: The Pre-Raphaelites were determined to liberate art and love from the shackles of … [Read more...]
Booklover Mailbox – Beauty in Thorns, The Student & The High Places
Three distinctly different titles this fortnight - a fairytale reimagining, gritty neo-noir and an award winning short story collection. Beauty in Thorns by Kate Forsyth [ Available for pre-order Book Depository | Amazon | Bookworld(Aus) ] I am long time fan of Forsyth's writing (Bitter Greens, … [Read more...]
THE BEAST’S GARDEN by Kate Forsyth, Book Review and Author Q&A
Kate Forsyth's The Beast's Garden is a retelling of the Grimm's Beauty and The Beast, set in Nazi Germany. The Beast's Garden Synopsis: 'Ava fell in love the night the Nazis first showed their true nature to the world .' It's August 1939 in Germany, and Ava's world is in turmoil. To save her … [Read more...]
