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I just finished Persuasion by Jane Austenas apart of my personal challenge to read the classics in 2020. It was more enjoyable than I remembered (and I remembered liking it) ,so I am very glad I did.
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When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyardhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I enjoyed Pomegranate Soup, a foodie novel about Iranian sisters living in Ireland. I was surprised to learn that the author, Marsha Mehran, attended high school and university here in Australia!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My first ‘cozy’ and review for Arson at the Art Gallery by Grace York
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Don't bother with this one!CHICK FLICKED TO ... TALLINN: History repeats itself for Chloe in Estonia by Rochelle London
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A bit of mood reading had me unearthing my copy of The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien and I loved every second of re-living this story!My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished this book.
The Viennese Girl by Jenny Lecoathttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Also my previous read.
The Deceptions
by Suzanne Lealhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Brave Girl, Quiet Girl: A Novel by Catherine Ryan Hydehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've been listening to Michelle Obama narrate Becoming. Still on the fence with this audio thing, to be honest, but I did enjoy the intimacy of hearing her tell her own story in this case.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This was quite a well done magazine parody - a magazine for cats by cats - but while amusing, wasn't as funny as I expected.
Pussweek: A Cat's Guide to Feline Empowerment by Bexy McFlyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I get really annoyed by a lack of quote marks for speech. So Robbie Arnott's second novel, The Rain Heron must be REALLY good, because I didn't deduct half a star for this irritating affectation. It probably helped that there wasn't a lot of dialogue. Utterly mesmerising.5★s
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The Hidden Hand of Death by Lawrence J. Epsteinhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I enjoyed the original plot of Joshilyn Jackson's suburban thriller:
Never Have I Everreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Marianne wrote: "Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I get really annoyed by a lack of quote marks for speech. So Robbie Arnott's second novel, The Rain Heron must be REALLY good..."I'm so keen to read Robbie's new book! So glad you've reviewed it Marianne.
If anyone is interested in the 2020 Miles Franklin Longlist, I've created a goodreads list here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Feel free to vote on it.
Cheers
My review of a debut science fiction novel
, by David Cuff3 stars...
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Kim wrote: "If anyone is interested in the 2020 Miles Franklin Longlist, I've created a goodreads list here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Feel free to vote on it.
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Great idea Kim! Unfortunately I can't vote as I haven't read any of them yet :(
Thanks to Phrynne, I picked this up from Netgalley after she reviewed it. I just love the idea of a week in a book themed B&B.
Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbertreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Heart of the Cross by Emily Madden
3 and a half stars
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I was very lucky to receive a copy of A Murder at Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey from a GoodReads friend (thanks, Carolyn!) which is the first in a (sort of) cosy crime series set in 1920s India. The protagonist is a plucky female lawyer and there's lots of facts woven subtly in: this is how I like my history!5★s and I have #2 The Satapur Moonstone all lined up to read soon :)
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I enjoyed this thriller with a crime journalist investigating what appears to be a random shooting of a NYPD policewoman.
The Golden Girl by Dana Perryreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for
Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane ChamberlainFantastic historical/mystery fiction!
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An enjoyable crime novel about the kidnapping of a young girl.Vanished by Kendra Elliot
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Couldn't help but give this one 5 StarsEnjoyed it so much more than I was expecting to, very pleased it's made it to the 2020 Miles Franklin longlist.
The White Girl by Tony BirchMy Review is here:
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Calling all Slonský fans!! Slonský's First Murder is a freebie prequel available at https://thecra.co.uk/short_stories/sl... A delightful dose of early Slonský, and in this case, you get a lot more than you pay for!!
5★s
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My review of The Life She Deserves by Maggie Christensen
4 and a half stars
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Breeda Looney Steps Forth is an impressive debut from Irish-born Aussie author, Oliver Sands. He had me fooled several times. It's a moving read, often darkly funny.5★s
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A Murder at Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey (Thanks Tien)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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