Welcome to this month's book review of the 'grown-up' variety. I've read quite a few books and seen a few movies set in World War II lately, and thought I wouldn't be able to get into another one. I was wrong. And here's why. --- All the ...
International Book Giving Day giveaway!
Happy Valentine's Day! I can't think of anything better than sitting down with the one I love, heart racing, excitement building, and then reaching out to finally - finally... ...turn the page. It's International Book Giving Day! Sorry love ...
The Best Australian Poems 2014 – edited by Geoff Page (book review)
I spent some time at the beach this summer, and had a fantastic time. I'm not usually one for the sand and the waves and the sand and the sun and the SAND OH MY GOODNESS SAND EVERYWHERE, but we really did have a fantastic time. Before we went to ...
We are Called to Rise by Laura McBride – review
Welcome to October! It's book review time, and I'm again reviewing the book of the month for the Pink Fibro Book Club, hosted by Allison Tait on facebook. This month, it's We are Called to Rise by Laura McBride. ---- We are Called to Rise / ...
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty – a book review
Welcome to September, and welcome to another book review at YLSNED. This month, I'm reviewing Liane Moriarty's latest release, Big Little Lies (which was the book of the month in the Pink Fibro Book Club, hosted by Allison Tait).----Big Little Lies / ...
Book review – The Best Feeling of All and Your Best Year Yet
This month, I'm reviewing two titles - The Best Feeling of All by Jack Ellis, the book of the month for the Pink Fibro Book Club hosted by Allison Tait, and Your Best Year Yet by Kelly Exeter, which was released in January as an e-book and has just ...
The Headmaster’s Wife – Thomas Christopher Greene (book review)
In June, members of the Pink Fibro Book Club read The Headmaster's Wife by Thomas Christopher Greene.And in June, instead of writing a review to post here on my blog, I wrote a review for Allison Tait. Allison hosts the Pink Fibro Book Club on ...
The Night Guest – Fiona McFarlane (book review)
In May, members of the Pink Fibro Book Club read Fiona McFarlane's The Night Guest, which has been shortlisted for the 2014 Miles Franklin Award.Here are my thoughts.----The Night Guest / Fiona McFarlaneImage sourceOne morning Ruth wakes ...
The Thirteenth Tale – Diane Setterfield (book review)
It's the first of the month, and time to discuss April's selection in the Pink Fibro Book Club (a facebook book club hosted by Allison Tait).Here are my thoughts on The Thirteenth Tale.----The Thirteenth Tale / Diane SetterfieldImage source'Tell me ...
Book review – The Shadow Year and Barracuda
Welcome to this month's grown-up book review! Once again, I managed to get my mittens on a copy of the month's selection for the Pink Fibro Book Club. And read it. That's two months in a row! WINNER! AND I finally read the ...