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It's been a long time between drinks for this one!
by Lisa UngerMy review, four stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
If you enjoy cosy mysteries, this murder mystery on the set of a baking competition was a lot of fun 
A Cornish Recipe for Murder by Fiona Leitchreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Happy publishing day to Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly! Which of course I loved.Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The seventh book in Gregg Andrew Hurwitz's Orphan X series, Dark Horse is a tad too heavy on the violence scale for me, but other than that, don your disbelief suspenders and enjoy the ride. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of the audiobook
In the Cold Dark Ground by Stuart MacBride #10 in his Logan MacRae series, superbly narrated by Steve Worsley Steve Worsley. Very gritty and darkly humorous, this is one of my favourite crime series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Greenhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Every Shade of Happy by Phyllida Shrimpton is a lovely intergenerational story featuring a grumpy old man, his estranged daughter and his unhappy granddaughter. Funny, sweet and very touching. I think fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde will enjoy this (still available for request on NG)!
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's my review of Those Who Perish, the fourth in Aussie Author Emma Viskic's series featuring hearing-impaired investigator Caleb Zelic. An intriguing read.
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Here's my review of musician Dave Grohl (Nirvana, the Foo Fighters)'s memoir, The Storyteller. I "read" via a combination of the hardcover edition and the audiobook, narrated by the author. I wouldn't describe myself as a mega-fan of his music, but found this a really entertaining read.
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Even though Scott Brick does tend to over-dramatise some ordinary moments, that can be forgiven when the rest of his narration of Dark Horse by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz is so enjoyable. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
The Murder Book by Mark Billingham, a very gritty thrillerhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for the memoir: When A Soulmate Says No: A Memoir by Amanda Trenfield
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5 stars for *historical fiction*
The German Wife by Aussie Author Kelly RimmerMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Last week I had a quick re-read of The Burning Island by AA Jock Serong and I'm happy to report I was just as thrilled with it. The final instalment of the Bass Strait trilogy is due out very soon.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Every Shade of Happy by Phyllida Shrimpton is a poignant, heartfelt and uplifting read. And what a lovely cover! 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
For a little light relief, here's my review of Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts About The Golden State by Heather Alexander, a beautifully illustrated non-fiction title aimed at elementary and middle-grade readers (but heaps of fun for adults, too!).
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Small Miracles" by Anne Booth.
A book with some good nuns for a change. Decent read.
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My reviews of https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
3 and a half stars
Twenty-Six Letters By Charlotte Nash
4 stars
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The Keepers of the Lighthouse by Kaye Dobbiehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another solid Australian debut, this one has serious themes.
by Isobel BeechMy review, with thanks to Allen&Unwin, 4 stars:
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My review for The Bellbird River Country Choir Sophie Green
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Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children by Samantha Newman is a great collection of 16 plays, also available as individual books. Simple language, entertaining cartoon illustrations, characters of all colours. Great for kids and new readers of English.
4.5~5★ My review of the set with a few illustrations
Here is my review of the 5th book in the Washington Poe series:-The Botanist by M.W. Craven
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"The Lies I Told" by Mary Burton
Seems to have worked better with other readers but was an average experience for me.
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Billed as a teen/YA novel, Missing Presumed Missing by British author Paul Harris really feels more like a pre-teen/middle-grade story. The promising premise is poorly realised resulting in a disappointing read. 2.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Last Watchman of Old Cairo is an engaging triple-timeline mystery/family saga.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's my review for the gripping debut novel
The Unbelieved by AA true crime writer Vikki Petraitishttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Tricky Art of Forgiveness by Meredith Jaffe and my review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This is my review of the disturbing...Mother Loves Me by Abby Davies
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I am in the outlier zone for this one. :(
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