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A reread of
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen FieldingMy review, upped from the original 3★ to 4★
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A wonderfully touching 5⭐ read.
Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths, another enjoyable episode in this excellent series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sophie Loughran's audio rendition of Hayley Scrivenor's outstanding Aussie crime debut, Dirt Town, is excellent. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I enjoyed AA Simon Rowell's new DS Zoe Mayer book The Good Dog so much that I've immediately rolled into an audiobook edition of his debut (different detective, just as good so far) crime novel!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Brenda wrote: "I have this coming in Feb! Good to see you enjoyed it Carolyn :)"It's a bit scary Brenda - don't read it late at night!
Superman/Wonder Woman Volume 1: Power Couple TP by Charles Soule
⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
A volume that boldly goes where no one has gone before.
Good storyline.
#graphicnovel #action #relationship #powercouple #villains #doomsday
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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It's a bit scary Brenda - don't read it late at night!"
Thanks, I'll remember that!
4 stars for
Sunshine through the Rain by Aussie Author Penelope JanuMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Impact Winter
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#audiobook #audible
#dystopian #horror #vampire
post-apocalyptical vampire story
My review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen
Pretty good, as long as you go in with the right expectations. Romantasy + Steam + some not-so-scary zombies.
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Breaking Creed by Alex Kava 27/1 3★
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Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie 27/1 3★
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Cry, the Beloved Country is a classic story by Alan Paton set on the eve of apartheid in South Africa that blows the whistle on the ugly story of race relations in South Africa. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston is a cleverly written suspense filled cat and mouse game.review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I always expect a good YA novel to be fast and fun to read. For me, The Bitter Side of Sweet wasn't that.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Transparent City is a contemporary fiction by Angolan author Ondjaki with a group of quirky characters in an apartment block who highlight some of the political issues of Angola. Here is my review my review
The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel is an historical fiction and romance set in Japanese occupied Shanghai during WW2. Here is my review
The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After by Clemantine Wamariya is the memoir of a girl forced to become a refugee during the Rwandan genocide and of her adjustment to life in America afterwards. Here is my review
Just finished the very surprising
The Last Stars in the Sky by Kate Hewitt ⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Beach Caves - Trevor Shearston3.5 stars rounded up to 4 - good with reservations
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My review of Mountain Shadows by Noelene Jenkinson
4 and a half stars
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Autumn Vows by Barbara Hazard 28/1 2.5★
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The Colours of all the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith 29/1 4.5★
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Shattered Minds
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stars
#dystopian #psychological #thriller
#booksirens ARC
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Will Jones and the Blue Dog by Greg Barronhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Echo of Others by AA S.D. Rowell/Simon Rowell is every bit as good as the Zoe Mayer series (although no service dog).https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I loved the Convenience Store Woman who refused to be pigeon-holed ... except by herself. Who cares what everyone else thinks? Sayaka Murata has created a memorable character indeed.
My review of Convenience Store Woman
Tommy Orange introduces the urban Indians of Oakland, California in his award-winning There There. What used to be there, isn't there anymore, Great read.
My review of There, There
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