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message 951: by Sarah (new)
Apr 04, 2023 07:22PM

Sarah | 1543 comments Here's my review of Outback by Patricia Wolf, another great addition to the popular Australian Noir sub-genre of crime-thriller fiction. The story follows an unlikely detective duo as they investigate the disappearance of two German nationals in the dry interior of Queensland.

Outback (DS Walker, #1) by Patricia Wolf https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 952: by Andrea (new)
Apr 04, 2023 08:47PM

Andrea | 2164 comments Anyone who has lived in a small Australian seaside town will recognise the landscape, as well as the characters, of AA Kim Lock's new novel, The Fancies. It kept me smiling a lot of the time.

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

The Fancies by Kim Lock


message 954: by Sarah (new)
Apr 04, 2023 08:54PM

Sarah | 1543 comments Here's my review of Emily St. John Mandel's 2009 debut novel, Last Night in Montreal. It's a complex and somewhat unsettling narrative, with a long-unsolved mystery at its heart.

Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 959: by Marianne (new)
Apr 05, 2023 12:12AM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I enjoy romance novels, but I think I’m in the wrong demographic for Can I Steal You for a Second?, the second book in the Marry Me, Juliet series by Aussie author, Jodi McAlister. 3.5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 961: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 05, 2023 12:46AM

Carolyn | 9837 comments After the Smoke Clears by Kylie Kaden After the Smoke Clears by AA Kylie Kaden is an intriguing small town mystery

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


message 962: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (new)
Apr 05, 2023 01:24PM

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 709 comments Read a couple of lovely middle-grade novels, both picked because of their beautiful covers. ;)

1. The Nowhere Thief by Alice MacLennan Ross
The Nowhere Thief by Alice MacLennan Ross
An imaginative multiverse story.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. A Breath of Mischief by MarcyKate Connolly
A Breath of Mischief by MarcyKate Connolly
This one will work only for the right age group. But it is a fun story nonetheless.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 965: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 05, 2023 07:01PM

Carolyn | 9837 comments My review of The Blackhouse by Carole Johnstone The Blackhouse, a slow developing but very atmospheric mystery set in the Outer Hebrides.

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message 969: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Apr 05, 2023 11:43PM

Brenda | 79989 comments Mod
My review for The Paris Maid by Ella Carey The Paris Maid by Ella Carey

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


message 970: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Apr 06, 2023 04:45AM

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments Of course I knew of Louis Pasteur, but I had no idea he was responsible for preventing so many diseases (not to mention first figuring out what was spoiling French wines! 😊).
Another great one for the kids (and their ignorant grown-ups).
Louis Pasteur (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 96) by Shelly Laslo 5★ My review of Louis Pasteur with several illustrations


message 971: by PattyMacDotComma (new)
Apr 06, 2023 05:01AM

PattyMacDotComma | 3299 comments The Short Story Club group is reading some classic short stories I've missed. I loved Nikolai Gogol's funny and sad The Overcoat, a famous Russian story, often claimed to be the best of its kind.
The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol 5★ My review of The Overcoat


message 972: by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (new)
Apr 06, 2023 01:07PM

Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 709 comments A Child's Goodbye by Ali Mercer
A Child's Goodbye by Ali Mercer
A mixed bag for me, but might work for the right reader.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 973: by Marianne (last edited Apr 06, 2023 02:44PM) (new)
Apr 06, 2023 02:43PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I love the story in Meredith Appleyard's latest novel, Becoming Beth, but I've discovered that Karyn O'Neill is NOT my favourite narrator, bringing the rating down to 4★s.
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message 977: by Rachel (new)
Apr 06, 2023 08:15PM

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Rat Catcher A Love Story by Kim Kelly The Rat Catcher: A Love Story is a historic romance novella by Australian author Kim Kelly. Set in Sydney in 1900 during an outbreak of Bubonic plague Patrick O’Malley is employed catching rats but wonders if this is a suitable career for one trying to court the beautiful Rosie. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


message 979: by Rachel (new)
Apr 06, 2023 09:08PM

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments House of Thieves by Kaui Hart Hemmings House of Thieves is a collection of short stories by Hawaiian author Kaui Hart Hemmings. They are well written somewhat poignant, angsty stories about teens, families and parents. Here is my review


message 981: by Rachel (last edited Apr 08, 2023 02:18AM) (new)
Apr 06, 2023 09:50PM

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Turkish Iranian Marjan Kamali is a bittersweet love story set amongst the turbulent times of the 1953 political coup in Iran. Here is my review


message 982: by Marianne (new)
Apr 06, 2023 10:15PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I was completely captivated by this enchanting debut novel from Aussie author Rijn Collins, Fed to Red Birds . More please! 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 984: by Marianne (new)
Apr 07, 2023 12:19AM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Anyone in the mood for a feel-good happy-ever-after romance might like to try Jennifer Page's debut novel, The Little Board Game Cafe. 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 988: by Dale (new)
Apr 07, 2023 07:24PM

Dale Harcombe | 6879 comments My review of The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell
The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell
4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 989: by Carolyn (new)
Apr 07, 2023 08:12PM

Carolyn | 9837 comments Ukulele of Death by E.J. Copperman Ukulele of Death by E.J. Copperman is an entertaining cosy mystery with very unusual brother and sister private investigators

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


message 990: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Apr 07, 2023 09:27PM

Brenda | 79989 comments Mod
My review for Haunting Pasts (Mabel Davison #3) by Trevor Wiltzen Haunting Pasts by Trevor Wiltzen

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


message 991: by Rachel (new)
Apr 08, 2023 01:23AM

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Spider King's Daughter by Chibundu Onuzo The Spider King's Daughter by Nigerian author Chibundu Onuzo is a romance with elements of suspense and political intrigue. Abike is the daughter of a wealthy Nigerian businessman who falls in love with a handsome but poor street hawker. The book is on the list of 50 Books by African Woman that Everyone Should Read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


message 992: by Rachel (last edited Apr 08, 2023 04:55AM) (new)
Apr 08, 2023 04:55AM

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments The Tale of Aypi by Ak Welsapar The Tale of Aypi is the first book written by a Turkmen author to be translated into English. The author Ak Welsapar was imprisoned for 18 months before fleeing his country. His books are still banned in Turkmenistan. This story is about the bravery of a fisherman resisting the government relocation of his village. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review


message 994: by Marianne (new)
Apr 08, 2023 02:45PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments I really enjoyed my second dose of Philipp Schott's Dr Bannerman Vet Mysteries, Six Ostriches, and I'm pleased to see there's a third in the works, Eleven Huskies. 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 996: by Rachel (new)
Apr 08, 2023 11:38PM

Rachel (mimbza) | 697 comments Normal People by Sally Rooney Normal People by Irish author Sally Rooney is a contemporary romance novel which deals with the on and off romance between students Connell and Marianne. The book was longlisted for the Man Booker award. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review


message 998: by Marianne (new)
Apr 09, 2023 12:36PM

Marianne (cloggiedownunder) | 9975 comments Despite some woeful mispronunciations, Nicole Gulasekharam's narration of Kim Lock's latest entertaining novel, The Fancies, is quite enjoyable. 5★s
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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