This year I've had the opportunity to read 24 titles by Aussie Authors and there will certainly be more in December. But I've decided to share my favourites before Christmas this year in the hope that some of the lesser known gems find their way onto wish lists and holiday reading piles. So without … [Read more...]
My Best Books of 2016 so far
Updated Dec2016: We've published our dozen Top Aussie Reads of 2016 and Top 10 International Reads of 2016 July is already upon us so it is time to put down that page-turner just for a moment, and reflect upon the books we've read this year so far... We read 33 titles, completing all bar one … [Read more...]
BLACK TEETH by Zane Lovitt, Review: Mind blowing
Black Teeth is one of our dozen Top Aussie Reads of 2016 Black Teeth Book Synopsis: Jason Ginaff doesn’t get out much. Partly because of the anxiety, mainly because he works at home. Researching people on the internet. Job candidates doing bucket bongs on Instagram accounts they thought they’d … [Read more...]
Mailbox Monday – Black Teeth and Fates and Furies
June book releases that have caught my eye – 2016
It seems June is the month for much anticipated second novels, with authors Alexis M Smith, Jessie Burton and Zane Lovitt releasing new titles. This month also features high page counts, the retelling of a Shakespearean favourite, psychological thrillers including a new nordic trilogy and literary … [Read more...]
Best Books of 2014 so far
July is always a very busy time for me in my day job, but to regain a bit of perspective it is nice to take a moment to reflect on some of the wonderful books I've read in the last six months. Best Books of 2014 so far Only three titles have received my 5 star rating for both The Story and The … [Read more...]
THE MIDNIGHT PROMISE by Zane Lovitt, Review: Must read
Zane Lovitt's The Midnight Promise - A Detective's Story in Ten Cases is an original and highly compelling twist on crime fiction. The Midnight Promise Synopsis: Winner, Ned Kelly Awards, Best First Fiction, 2013 A brilliant Melbourne crime novel told in ten hardboiled stories. John Dorn is a … [Read more...]