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A thrilling read which raises moral and ethical questions – Claiming Noah
*spoiler alert* What if your child belonged to someone else? When Claiming Noah arrived in the mail, I felt a little obligated to read it. I looked at the cover, turned to read the back cover blurb and my first reaction was 'Do I really want to read about a…
Eden by Candice Fox – The daughter of Hades, a chip off the old block
After reading the debut novel Hades, I was excited to read the next instalment and relished the chance to delve a little deeper into the minds and lives of Hades and his dark daughter Eden. Eden did not disappoint and I picked up right where I left off. Immediately I…
Duffy’s Top 5 Reads of 2014
I have poured over so many great books this year, it has been bloody hard to choose my top 5! On any given day, this list could change, but today, these are my choices. Kick off your New Year with a cracking book and escape into a world of time…
Read my review of Masquerade by Kylie Fornasier
Masquerade is my second toe-dip into YA reading and I have to say it was right up my alley! It's the Carnevale of 1750 and Venice's ballrooms, theatres, palazzos and squares are filled with delicious gossip, devilish fun and dangerous games. In this glittering masked world, everyone has a Set…
From the archives… Mindless Menace of Violence
Whether you think the Kennedy's saints or sinners, there is no denying the talent Robert F Kennedy had for giving a powerful speech which reached a soul of a nation. Even this Pommy, residing in Sydney has been touched by the Kennedy charm. I would love you to give this…
Book Review – Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
I haven't read historical fiction in a while and Hannah Kent, the author, is Agnes Magnusdottir incarnate, i'm pretty sure of it. The book carefully portrays the life of Agnes, who was executed in iceland in 1829 for the murder of two men. Based on a true story and historical…
A very treasured gift…. Letters of Note
I received a very treasured gift this weekend from some truly lovely people! I have waited patiently for this book as it has been out of print or on back order in many bookshops across Australia and as soon as you turn the pages you can see why! Where else…
Book Review is here… Shame and the Captives
Book Review Shame and the Captives. Shame and the Captives is a book about an important, yet often overlooked piece of Australian History. During World War II there were camps set up for prisoners of war from Korea, Japan and Italy in Cowra, NSW. In this book the fictional town…
Moomintroll and Little My………(from the archives)
I'd like to take you on a trip back to the late 1970s and 80's to an important time in my childhood reading history. The Moomins by Tove Jansson. I actually first came across the quirky, gentle Moomin Family from the TV series. I was hooked after the first episode…
Book Review ‘Dust’ By Hugh Howey
So, I have finally finished 'Dust' the final installment in the Hugh Howey Silo trilogy. It felt like a long book this time around, but I think it was becuase there was so much to absorb, so much to tie up and quite a few supporting characters to remember. Jules…