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The Eighth Life is the longest book I've ever read, but all those weeks were invested in an unforgettable story. Not perfect, but certainly quite special.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Even though it was over 400 pages, I really enjoyed Sarah Lotz's speculative romcom, Impossible. Very entertaining, 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Otherland: A Journey With My Daughter is a memoir by Australian author Maria Tumarkin who returns to her homeland Ukraine with her 12 year-old daughter after a twenty year absence and reconnects with friends, culture and the turbulent changes in post Soviet Russia and Ukraine. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
The Night Tiger is an historical fiction by Chinese Malaysian author Yangsze Choo set in Malaya in the 1930s. The book incorporates elements of magical realism, mythology, mystery and romance and includes weretigers, ghosts and 1930s dancehalls. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
Reviews for my latest two reads:-Don’t Tell Teacher by Suzy K. Quinn
- 5*https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Black Wood by S.J.I. Holliday
- 4*https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for
Homecoming by Aussie Author Kate MortonMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A new to me series, and definitely a winner. My review of
Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker 4.5★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alex wrote: "A new to me series, and definitely a winner. My review of
Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker 4.5★
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One of Phrynne's favourite series Alex!
Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker 4.5★https://www.goodreads..."
One of Phrynne's favourite series Alex!
I'm enjoying Simon McCleave's Anglesey crime series, with plenty of suspense and action on the Welsh island. Here's my review for #3
Blood on the Shorehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Natalie Pela's narration of Helen Erichsen's brilliant debut novel, Murder By Natural Causes, is flawless. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
What a fascinating mix of biography, mystery, and history.The Postcard, by acclaimed French author Anne Berest, is what she uncovered about the disappearance of her Russian Jewish family during WWII. Just remarkable!
5★ My review of The Postcard
Raymond Carver wrote many short stories and a lot has been written about them.
A Small, Good Thing
is a famous, moving one that I see more in every time I read it.
5★ My review of A Small, Good Thing with links to the story online
A Million Ways: Stories of Motherhood - An anthology by various indie authors.
Loved a majority of the stories in this collection. Good for family drama readers.
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My reviews of Sunny Days and Sea Breezes by Carole Matthews
3 and a half stars
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and
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird
by Josie Silver
No rating DNF
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My review of The Wonderful Thing About Phoenix Rose by Josephine Moon
4 stars
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An action packed disaster novel worthy of the big screen! Definitely not recommended reading before flying overseas!
Drowning by T.J. Newmanreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
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My review of Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates
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Inheritance by late Aussie author Kath O'Connor
A poignant read, but not as impactful as I had expected.
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My review for Pretend Honeymoon with the Best Man Andrea Bolter
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Very entertaining! A retired female CIA operative, who wants a second shot at being a good parent to her kids, finds herself the target of Russian assassins.
Second Shot by Cindy Deesreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I haven't posted in a while, here's my review of
Cold People by Tom Rob Smith4 stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Love reading diverse topics.
Reclaim by Ahona GuhaMy review 5★
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For me, by now, it's a given that each new novel by Karin Slaughter will surpass her previous work, and After That Night is no exception: Karin Slaughter never disappoints.5★s
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Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan was a unique thriller that I really enjoyed!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
Lest We Forgive by AA Phillipa Nefri Clark, first in a new police procedural series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for contemporary domestic drama/romance
Regretting You by Colleen HooverMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Children of the Sun by Beth Lewis
Loved the premise of this cult fiction combined with sci-fi elements, but some elements in the writing could have been better.
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Star Sullivan, The Garden Party and Other Stories by one of my favourites Maeve BinchyMy review 4★
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