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4 stars for historical fiction
We'll Meet Again by Aussie Author Cheryl AdnamsMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished reading Twice Shy by Dick Francis. I read this years ago, in the early 1980's I think not long after it was published. I remembered the basic story line - and it was very high tech computing (for the time), going into quite a bit of detail about programming computers - nothing dates a story quite like latest tech that is now obsolete tech! But still, was a fun re-read.
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You're right Kerri - I think I read it back around the same time. They were always a fun read :)
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...
I finished listening to The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry - 3.5 *.Interesting story of a woman's life in Ireland whose life is drastically changed by the decisions of the local Catholic priest. Sad and tragic but well-written.
I finished listening to Under the Knife by Tess Gerritsen - 3*.Easy to read, fast-paced, but far-fetched, medical and romantic suspense where several doctors and nurses were being murdered.
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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
I finished listening to Hardcase by Bill Pronzini - 3.5*.A Nameless private detective takes on the search for the birth parents of an adopted young woman and finds out some disturbing information. Good suspense but not as much mystery as I would've liked.
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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...
Just finished A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny.I love this series, but I think this is one of the best in the series, gave me a feeling of dread from page 1 - and it stayed with me all the way through
★★★★☆
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...
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I love this series, but I think this is one of the best in the series, gave me a feeling of dread from page 1 ..."
I know what you mean Kerri! It's gripping and intense!
4.5 stars for
The London Seance Society by Sarah PennerMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder in the Scottish Hills by Lydia Travers is the second of this delightful historical cosy crime series.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished listening to St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier - 3.5*Light, fun mystery and a touch of suspense about the murder of a bar owner in small town Maine. Lots of references to Ireland and Irish culture.
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Murder at the Beauty Pageant by Helena Dixonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for
White Noise by Aussie Author Mercedes MercierMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Very slow on reviewing lately, busy.. 
Those People by Louise CandlishMy review, 3★
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