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Jan 26, 2021 12:57AM
Psychedelic dreaming for toddlers, anyone? Alice In Wonderland by words&pictures has some inventive artwork by Cynthia Alonso, including holes in the pages for peeking and for little fingers.
4.5★ Link to my Alice review with illustrations
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Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanlandhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Caller's Game by J.D. Barker is a fast paced, action packed thriller centred around a radio talk show host and set in a recording studio.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell
3 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of A Million Little Lies by Bette Lee Crosby
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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4 stars for this contemporary domestic drama/romance by an Aussie Author 
Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnellhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook of
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue which she started writing about the Spanish flu on the 100th anniversary of that pandemic in 2018. It's hard not to compare how much has changed, but also what hasn't in our current pandemic.my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I revisited the second book in Aussie author Geoffrey McGeachin's Charlie Berlin series, Blackwattle Creek with Peter Hosking's narration giving it the perfect late 1950's vibe. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Not all audio book experiences are good ones. I love Garry Disher's books in print but I did not find Colin McPhillamy's narration of Signal Loss pleasant to listen to. Some of his pronunciation also grated. So I have abandoned this 5★ read at 16%. Sadly, 5 of the further 6 books in this series are narrated by the same man so I won't be listening to those either...https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Week to Remember is the third novel by Irish-born Aussie author, Esther Campion. Set on the Irish coast and in Tassie, this one is out Feb 23rd, a very enjoyable read.4.5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've been reading the novella, Ghachar Ghochar. While I thought it was good, I also felt it had the potential to be more. It was an interesting look at what a significant (upward) change in financial circumstances could do in contemporary India.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3.5 stars for
Then She Vanishes by Claire DouglasMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I was excited to receive an early copy of Debra Oswald’s new book, The Family Doctor, and I was not disappointed. This is a powerful, topical and extremely relevant read, but do have the tissues ready for some parts. Certainly my best read so far in 2021 and probably Oswald’s best yet.5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...Am glad I read this one on kindle. Could have concussed me in paperback form!
Dale wrote: "My review of Crackenback by Lee Christine
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Great review Dale this is my next read and I am looking forward to it
Helen wrote: "Dale wrote: "My review of Crackenback by Lee Christine5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Great review Dale this is my next ..."
Thanks. I am sure you will enjoy it Helen.
My review of The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
by immensely talented Australian Author Max Barry was an amazing, five star read for me...https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just catching up on my January reviews!
Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes: The quick guide to creating a family tree, building connections with relatives, and discovering the stories of your ancestors by Shannon Combs-Bennettmy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn (On Brenda's recommendation, I've read this and The Falls prior to launching into The Reach) my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Our Little Cruelties by Liz Nugentmy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women by Rebel Girls (Elena Favilli)my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shiver by Allie Reynoldsmy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Falls by B. Michael Radburn (Taylor Bridges #2)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really enjoyed the first book in Tara Moss's Billie Walker series, Dead Man Switch, and while I wait, fingers crossed, for #2, I thought I'd listen to the audio. Danielle Carter's voice is pleasant to listen to, even if some of her emphasis and pronunciation could improve. 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Six Word Story complied by British author, Doug Weller: a quick and clever read.4★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting A bit of a departure for me: a parenting book. It's one of those "pop"-parenting / educational books that is a lot more "pop" than useful. It's greatest strength is making broad claims about certain techniques the author proposes, but refusing to provide specific references to the research that backs them up.
I'd give it 2.5★ due to the few ideas and strategies I found helpful that were mixed in with all pseudo nonsense. And I'd suggest avoiding it in general, but who knows what might work for you?
My full (short) review can be found here
I've been wanting to branch out into different genres of writing for a while now and this was an excellent introduction. 
Blueberries: Essays Concerning Understanding by Ellena SavageMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A brilliant collection of genre-defying essays. Ellena Savage explores a myriad of topics from the lasting effects of trauma to the writing process itself.
Some of the essays were very challenging to get through, however, all were intellectually stimulating. I personally really enjoyed her discussions on class in the 21st century.
I found the best way to read this collection was one essay at a time in order to let yourself properly grapple with the ideas that Ellena Savage presented.
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I found The Long Call
by Ann Cleeves disappointing. My review here:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sarah wrote: "Just catching up on my January reviews!..."
Sarah, your link for your review of Shiver goes to Our Little Cruelties
My review for
The Perfect Family by Aussie author Jacquie Underdown (set in Queensland)review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shuggie Bain, the autobiographical novel by Scottish-born author Douglas Stuart, tells of a loving, queer, little boy who adores his beautiful, alcoholic mum. It is heart-breakingly wonderful! Well-deserved winner of the 2020 Booker Prize.
5★+ Link to my Shuggie Bain review
I've not read any of Jeffery Deaver's work before, so his short story Turning Point was my introduction. Loved it! Finding RDK, the Russian Doll Killer, was cleverly done.
4.5★ Link to my Turning Point review
5 stars an author with the understanding and clear insight that not all old people sit in wicker chairs in a mindless state
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