Bernard Gallate's The Origin of Me is a memorably quirky and modern coming-of-age novel come historical mystery. The Origin of Me Synopsis A beguilingly original and satirical debut novel of friendships, imagination, and the bodies we live in Lincoln Locke’s fifteen-year-old life is turned … [Read more...]
Kathy Hoopmann, author of All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome on making a difference
Today we welcome author Kathy Hoopmann to share with us how she came to write her suite of award-winning books for children about the autism spectrum, anxiety, ADHD and more. And, the very generous people at Footprint Books have offered AUS/NZ readers the chance to win 1 of 2 book packs containing … [Read more...]
THE TIDES BETWEEN, Elizabeth Jane Corbett on her inspiration
Today we welcome Aussie author Elizabeth Jane Corbett to share with us the inspiration behind her debut novel The Tides Between. And, to celebrate this title's recent release, there is a tour-wide giveaway open to all readers. The Tides Between – an Aussie immigration novel that got hijacked by … [Read more...]
SKY author Ondine Sherman, the story behind new YA novel
Today we welcome animal advocate and author Ondine Sherman to Booklover Book Reviews to share with us the story behind her new young adult novel Sky. Sky Synopsis: After her mother’s death, Sky is forced to leave her city life behind and move in with her aunt and uncle in a small Australian … [Read more...]
Booklover Mailbox – Christoffer Carlsson, Hwang Sok-Yong and Lucy Ives
Three distinctly different titles this fortnight - two literary, two in translation, two yet to be released. October is the Coldest Month by Christoffer Carlsson [ Available for pre-order Book Depository | Amazon | Bookworld(Aus) ] Hot on the heels of his bestselling Scandinavian crime series … [Read more...]
Karyn Sepulveda – National Youth Week and her new novel Choosing Xaverique
A guest post from Aussie author Karyn Sepulveda on National Youth Week and how you can support the important work being done within our communities, and her new novel Choosing Xaverique. ♦ The youth of today might be our future but do we treat them as such? I’m 34 but remember clearly being about … [Read more...]
Northern Lights (aka Golden Compass) by Philip Pullman, Audiobook Review
Northern Lights / Golden Compass Audiobook Review: Whether adult or child, you will adore Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials Trilogy heroine Lyra Belacqua. Northern Lights / The Golden Compass Synopsis: (His Dark Materials Book 1) ‘Without this child, we shall all die.’ Lyra Belacqua … [Read more...]
Guest Post & Book Giveaway – Simone Pond, author of the New Agenda Series
We last caught up with Simone Pond, award-winning author of young adult dystopian fiction, in November 2014. In our interview she shared with us the inspiration behind her New Agenda Series and specifically the third title in that series The Mainframe. Now, to celebrate the release of the fourth … [Read more...]