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Despite the continuity issues, I really enjoyed my second dose of time-travelling Joe Bridgeman and I'm looking forward to #3 and #4, already waiting on my Kindle app. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of historical murder mystery
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuarthttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for historical fiction
The French Agent by Aussie Author Belinda AlexandraMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Like Water for Chocolate by Mexican author Laura Esquivel is an award-winning story with vivid descriptions, mouth-watering recipes, romance, drama and magical realism. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote about the loss of his 'American' Paris between the wars (WW1 and WW2) in Babylon Revisited, and seemed disappointed the French would 'take' it back. 
3.5~4★ My review with links to the story online
Tough, stubborn young teen Duchess Day Radley says she is an outlaw and will do whatever she has to to protect her little brother in We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. Good story, bit too long.
3.5★My review of We Begin at the End
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For those Aussie Readers who fancy an enjoyable holiday read, I can recommend 
You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry 5★sHere's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
NOTE: This book has an alternate title: People We Meet on Vacation
Yannick Lawry's narration of Julietta Henderson's second wonderful novel, Sincerely, Me, really does this uplifting tale justice. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Heather Rose narrates her new memoir, Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here, with such raw emotion at times, it feels almost voyeuristic to listen. But her speaking voice is such a thing of beauty, I'm glad I had the opportunity to do so.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really enjoyed
Clarke by Holly Throsby. Throsby really has a deft touch at bringing characters to life, warts and all!Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Human Kind by indie Ukrainian author Anton Eine
A much recommended sci-fi anthology.
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My review of
Hard Hit by J.B. Turner A sound read, but not his best. 3.5★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My first Christmas themed book of the season! 
The Christmas Basket by Debbie MacomberMy review, middle of the road, 3★
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I wound up a yearly challenge with a new favourite book, Too Much Lip, by Aussie Aboriginal author Melissa Lucashenko. It is like sitting on the verandah with an indigenous family in a small town in Northern NSW.Love, jealousy, land rights. Lots of language, both Aboriginal and swearing. Loved both the written and audio editions. 
5★ My review of Too Much Lip
My review of 
Shelter from the Storm by Penelope Janu -- 5★ -- 19/12/2022
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The narrator is vital to the enjoyment of an audio book, and Adam Fitzgerald is exactly the right voice for Outback by Patricia Wolf. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The fourth book in Robert Bryndza's Kate Marshall series, Devil's Way is very readable British crime fiction. 4★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My fave read this year! Thank you to Tracey, who wrapped it as a mystery book at our most recent meetup. :DOur Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez
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Finally dipped my toes into the kids series by Anh Do 
WeirDoMy reviews, both 4 star:
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Even Weirder!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott 27/12 4★
I really enjoyed this which surprised me because I've gone off cosies lately.
My review
Dead in Devon by Stephanie Austin 29/12 4.5★
Another pleasant surprise, two cosies in a row.
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My last review of the year: the thought-provoking The Chalk Man
by C.J. Tudor 4★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
Kick the Dust by Rhonda Forrest -- 4★ -- 07/12/2022
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Here are my most recent three reviews. All great reads, but all containing some pretty confronting themes.The Alice Network by Kate Quinn https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Trees by Percival Everett https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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