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It's such a pleasure to listen to Rupert Degas reading another installment of my favourite historical fiction series, Sulari Gentill's Rowland Sinclair books. All the Tears in China is another 5★ read and listen.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson was quite fascinating for me, even if it did take me over a month to get through it! It's very motivational so I imagine I'll keep going back to it.Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hideout by Jack Heath brought the series back to 4 stars for me.Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Peter May's Enzo Macleod Investigation series has been on my TBR for a while, so I grabbed #7 from NetGalley, but anyone who knows me well, understands I am compelled to start with #1, Extraordinary People. 4★s and I'll definitely be continuing with the series
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During this weekend's Readathon, I have finished an excellent novel by an Australian author, Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden. A fine example of literary fiction, it was a 5 star read for me. Here's my review:
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Just finished Kirsty Manning's The French Gift, Always a worthwhile read and highly recommended.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Friday:
The Codebreakers - 496 pages + [book:The Raven Boys|1767546..."
Thanks Kahlia - you've put your totals in the wrong thread, but I'll bring it across!! Good weekend's reading :)
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The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz by Ellie Midwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bloodbaths and Banana Cake by Addison Moorehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Retribution Ridge by Anna Willetthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Secret Life of Sarah Meads by V.K. Tritschlerhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A New York Secret by Ella Careyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another gem buried in my TBR list, my review of The Night Bird
by Brian Freeman 4.5★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
With audio books, the narrator is critical to the listener's enjoyment. I can vouch for Blazey Best's excellent reading of the second book in Sarah Thornton's Clementine Jones series, White Throat.5★s
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A mortician who loves the Beatles and a naive, sheltered ten-year-old... where is this story going? Morgan Marquette's debut novel, Morgan and Katrina has quite a twist in the middle.4★s
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I struggled with this thriller until I hit the middle of the book and the perspective shifted totally. Made for a very slow read initially.
Mirrorland by Carole Johnstonemy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3.5 stars for this historical fiction by an Aussie Author 
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williamshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
No Rating as DNF this one The Secret of Provence House By Aubrey Rhodes
My thoughts as to why
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My 4 star review of Who Rules the World? by Noam Chomsky. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to challenge their outlook on on the current state of global politics and foreign affairs.
Who Rules the World? by Noam ChomskyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Who Rules the World? by Noam Chomsky is a comprehensive indictment of the logic that governs the political class and economic elite of the West.
The slow and methodical unpacking of the hypocrisy at the heart of the 'War on Terror' and the objectives of Western foreign policy for the past 50 years was done with such clarity, confidence and humour. It was a joy to read.
I would highly recommended this book for anyone wanting to challenge their current world view or add a voice with a different opinion to their media intake.
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This was quite cool. Great author.Macbeth by Jo Nesbø
My review:
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Alli Sinclair The Codebreakers
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5 stars I loved it
Aussie author Josephine Moon's latest book, The Jam Queens (out April 13th) has me wanting to get out my jam-making equipment and to book a trip on the Ghan. Definitely a 5★ read.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This was really fun - a short and snappy urban fantasy plot about a heist in a magical version of London. The Best Thing You Can Steal
by Simon R. Greenreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
While I'm still not convinced by Louise Siverson's rendition of Daniel, I do enjoy listening to my favourite Kerry Greenwood series, Corinna Chapman, and Forbidden Fruit is a delightful Christmas tale.5★s
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I really enjoyed this mystery which has an unusual amateur detective and mostly takes place in Iceland.
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddardreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This was pretty good, but not the narrator! 3.5 stars from me. Baby Doll by Hollie Overton
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I finished this last week and it wasn't for me, but others would find it helpful I am sure. The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People by Mel Collins.
Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another audio read for me. The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft2.5 stars from me. My review:
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Loved this like everyone else in the world! A hearty five stars from me.
by the oh so creative and talented Jack HeathHere is my review, read it if you can:
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Stalking Ground
by Margaret Mizushima was an ok read, but not really my type of book. My review here.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another goodie, I loved this. A new author for me. Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent
Here is my review; easy five stars:
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Loved this, my first read by Josephine Moon The Jam Queens by Josephine Moon
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This is a great little how to guide to meditation, which I enjoyed.Quiet the Mind by Matthew Johnstone
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This is a great book on how to learn about personal boundaries. Boundaries: Where You End And I Begin: How To Recognize And Set Healthy Boundaries by Anne KatherineMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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