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Marianne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Thanks so much, Carolyn!Did you like the pun in the MCs' names?..."
Ohhh. Now I feel REALLY dumb!"
Lol! Not dumb at all, but I was sure you would have spotted it since you like word play 😉
Oh, Sister by Jodie Chapman
Will work for those who like cult fiction. The writing is a bit jumpy, but the theme makes it worth a read.
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A funny and different story from an author that generally does grander tales. My review for
The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson
My review of
- Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevensonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Six Ostriches by Philipp Schott, a not quite cosy mystery featuring a quirky veterinarian was as much fun as the first in the series (Fifty-Four Pigs)review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Gifts: A Novel by Liz Hyder
An unusual historical fantasy. Won't work for everyone because of the length and the triggers, but if you are a lit fic + magical realism lover, do try this amazing book.
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The Amazon Original Stories collection has been hit and miss for me. I was disappointed with The Days Before Us by Sejal Badani.
2.5~3★ My review of The Days Before Us
Just in time for his coronation comes King Charles, the attractive new addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. I particularly liked the illustrations, many of which I've shared.
5★ My review of King Charles with illustrations
A bit of a fluff piece.
One Day in December by Josie SilverMy review 2★
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Don’t avoid Ithaca because you’re unfamiliar with Greek myth and legend: Claire North‘s treatment of Penelope’s story is easily digested and very entertaining. Eagerly anticipating #2, House of Odysseus. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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3.5 stars for contemporary fiction
Elodie's Library of Second Chances by Australian Author Rebecca RaisinMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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A Home Among the Snow Gums by Stella Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I always enjoy acclaimed Aussie author Jane Harper's books, and I was glad that Aaron Falk's last outing in Exiles was such a worthy finale. I still hope she might revisit him one day.
5★ My review of Exiles
Author Ursula K. Le Guin is well-known to Sci-Fi readers. This very very short story is a shocker! The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas 
4★ My review of ...Omelas with a link to the story online
The East Indian by Brinda Charry is an elegantly written tale of an Indian lad transported to a life of servitude in the American colonies. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Death in the Dandenongs by AA Brigid Georgehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This was a fun cosy mystery, set in post war Paris. A young American woman in Paris befriends Julia Childs and becomes involved in investigating a murder outside Julia's apartment. Julia is currently learning how to cook at Le Cordon Bleu, so of course there is mention of some classic French recipes along the way.
Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridgereview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ali Lowe's second novel, The Running Club is certainly a page-turner. 4.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Red Jack and the Ragged Thirteen by Greg Barron, a tale of a group of roving larrikins heading to the northern Australian goldfields in the 1880s.my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Worked better for me as a comic drama than as a mystery. A fun though guessable read.
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(recommended by Patty)
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My reviews of The Ballroom Blitz by Anton du Beke
4 stars
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and
The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker5 stars
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by Aimie K. Runyan, J'nell Ciesielski, Rachel McMillan and my review.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
With The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction coming in August, I thought I'd better get up to speed with #1 The Fine Art of Invisible Detection. Robert Goddard's middle-aged Japanese female protagonist has me hooked. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another top Aussie author to add to my Tim Winton / Richard Flanagan shelf. I just read
Limberlost
by Robbie Arnott, and now I have to find Arnott's other books!
5★ My review of Limberlost
Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe is well-known in African literature for his novels and stories that include traditional tales.
Dead Men's Path
is one such very short story and is a delight.
5★ My review of Dead Men's Path with a link to the free story online. Enjoy!
Many reviewers loved this but unfortunately it's just not for me - too many unlikeable characters who make poor choices.
Don't You Dare by Jessica Hamiltonreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for
The London Seance Society by Sarah PennerMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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