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message 2101: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10001 comments Saul Reichlin is the perfect voice for Alexander McCall Smith's Detective Varg series. #3 in the series, The Man with the Silver Saab is a very entertaining read.
5★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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message 2108: by Andrea (new)

Andrea | 2176 comments A fairly rare 5★ from me for AA Ben Sharafski's debut, Returning to Carthage. There are still a few days left to enter Ben's giveaway at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Returning to Carthage by Ben Sharafski


message 2109: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9882 comments My review for Invite Me In by Emma Curtis Invite Me In by Emma Curtis, a tense psychological suspense.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2111: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10001 comments With Aussie author, Sandie Docker's new book, The Wattle Island Book Club, I fell in love with the characters from the outset, and couldn't wait to see what happened next. A wonderfully romantic story bound to appeal to those who love books and libraries. And what a gorgeous cover!!
5★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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message 2115: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2314 comments Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone was tragically terrible, which was a shame because I was really looking forward to it!

My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone


Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (onewomansbbr) | 760 comments 4 stars for this spy crime/action/thriller by an Aussie Author
The Noriega Tapes by Lance Karlson The Noriega Tapes by Lance Karlson

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2118: by PattyMacDotComma (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3312 comments I loved Michael Ondaatje's much lauded Warlight, which begins in London, 1945. Bomb flashes were what lit the way for those sneaking around during curfews - criminals, spies, and kids.

Terrific read!
Warlight by Michael Ondaatje 5★ Link to my Warlight review


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message 2124: by Karren (last edited Aug 24, 2021 12:00AM) (new)


message 2127: by Deb (new)

Deb Omnivorous Reader | 1929 comments Today, in honour of CBCA, four of us got together with a selection of Children's books, courtesy of the local library. The books were younger than I normally read and they were;
Cicada by Shaun Tan Azaria a true history by Maree Coote and The Mediterranean by Armin Greder

All children's picture books, all Australian authors.

I loved Azaria and would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone, child or otherwise.
review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I was as enchanted by Shaun Tan as ever. thoroughly loved Cicada but I rather think it is more suited to grown ups than kids, or maybe just mature children...
review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And I was more than slightly horrified, not BY The Mediterranean by Armin Greder but more by the notion that it is in any shape or form meant to be a kids book!
review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I would love, LOVE some feedback on these kids book by anyone else who has read them. I don't have kids, I just have to go on who I was as a kid. The Mediterranean in particular - has anyone read that to their child? How did they respond? How did you explain?


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message 2130: by Carolyn (last edited Aug 24, 2021 06:08PM) (new)

Carolyn | 9882 comments I read this mystery for the Around Australia challenge and discovered it was published in 1950, so made for an interesting time capsule of attitudes to race and gender!

The Widows of Broome (Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, #13) by Arthur W. Upfield The Widows of Broome by Arthur W. Upfield

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2131: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 9882 comments Deborah wrote: "Today, in honour of CBCA, four of us got together with a selection of Children's books, courtesy of the local library. The books were younger than I normally read and they were;
[bookcover:Cicada|3..."


Deborah - your review link for Cicada goes to Azaria


message 2132: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6995 comments Two reviews up now Cold Wind by Paige Shelton
Cold Wind (Alaska Wild Mysteries, #2) by Paige Shelton
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Learning to Love by Sheryl Browne
Learning to Love by Sheryl Browne
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2134: by Karren (last edited Aug 24, 2021 09:45PM) (new)

Karren  Sandercock  (karrensandercock) | 1095 comments On Far Malayan Shores by Tara Haigh and my latest NetGalley/Kindle Unlimited review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews (onewomansbbr) | 760 comments 4.5 stars for this confronting but amazing read!
The Family Doctor by Debra Oswald The Family Doctor by Aussie Author Debra Oswald

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2138: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10001 comments All About Ella is the first book I've read by Meredith Appleyard and it is a delight. The story deals with ageism with sensitivity and humour: a thought-provoking and heart-warming read.
5★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2139: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10001 comments A first-person narrative by a protagonist who's definitely unhinged makes for an interesting psychological thriller. A Good Winter by NZ author, Gigi Fenster gets 4★s from me (no quote marks for speech :( )

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2142: by Kylie (last edited Aug 25, 2021 04:44PM) (new)


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message 2144: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1566 comments Here's my review of Cause of Death, a novella written by bestselling thriller author Jeffery Deaver, and available in e-book form via Amazon.
Cause of Death by Jeffery Deaver https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2146: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10001 comments I enjoyed the second book in Simon Brett's Decluttering Mysteries series, An Untidy Death and would certainly read more in this series.
4★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2147: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)


message 2148: by Marianne (new)

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 10001 comments I loved reading Kim Lock's wonderful novel, The Other Side of Beautiful, and I can now say that Raechyl French really does the audio narration justice. Listening to this is an absolute real treat.
5★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2149: by Dale (new)

Dale Harcombe | 6995 comments my review of 28 by Brandon Jack
28 by Brandon Jack
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 2150: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1566 comments Here's my review of Wolf at the Door by Sarah Hawkswood, the ninth instalment in her brilliant Bradecote and Catchpoll mediaeval mystery series.
Wolf at the Door by Sarah Hawkswood https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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