The Women by Kristin Hannah
BOOK REVIEW I highly recommend keeping some napkins, handkerchiefs or tissues close by, as you will need them while reading this book. Another word of caution; do not plan anything…
Book Reviews
Pride and Justice by Timothy Bowden
BOOK REVIEW Timothy Bowden’s Pride and Justice reimagines Jane Austen’s beloved classic Pride and Prejudice in a world where there is no organised police force and nothing to stand in…
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith
BOOK REVIEW – I was absolutely amazed to hear that Alexander McCall Smith is coming to the Central Coast for an event hosted by Words on the Waves at the…
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
BOOK REVIEW: How many times have you looked at your bookshelves and drifted past well-read books covered in dust without much hope of being reread? It was by chance that…
This Time Next Year, A Life of Positive Thinking by David Jason
BOOK REVIEW Anyone would be delighted to find this biography in their Christmas stocking and although it is a Brit classic, the comedy of David Jason transcends all cultures and…
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
BOOK REVIEW With my husband’s permission, I have really started a new love affair with my new author Matt Haig – and it’s been for the past couple of years…
Harrowing yet inspirational tale about kindness
Wen Gibson Koolewong writer Wen Gibson will launch her memoir on Saturday, November 9 – a book recounting her journey from extreme childhood trauma to a life of kindness, giving…
Blood Test by Charles Baxter
Book review – It is a challenging time for social satire; the world sometimes seems as divided by what it finds funny as it is by politics. Blood Test is…
New book on history of tourism
Former schoolteacher Peter Fisher is about to launch his second book about the Central Coast following his earlier book Tales from the Rainforest. The new book, Wish You Were Here:…
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Hold onto your linen sundresses! Lucy Foley is back with another fast-paced unique murder mystery that will have you cancelling your fancy hotel bookings faster than you can say complimentary…
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
BOOK REVIEW Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders introduces readers to a new cast and series headlined by a dynamic crime-solving duo; a mystery that claims to stand with this year’s…
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
BOOK REVIEW Could this title be any cooler? This is such a cleverly orchestrated novel, there are so many underlying themes but if you strip everything away it is the…
Historical fiction shines spotlight on Avoca Beach
Central Coast author Sara Powter’s latest book, I Can’t Stop Tomorrow, follows the fate of John Moore who like many other Irish men and women left his homeland and settled…
The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter
This crime novel is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark complexities of relationships, betrayal and the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, the novel follows…
James by Percival Everett
Beloved characters from iconic classic books should never be touched; I have never been fond of reimagining them. There has not been a previous instance when I enjoyed this –…
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Jennette McCurdy’s memoir brings the popular phase “don’t put your daughter on the stage Mrs Robinson” into sharp focus. Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first…
Solito by Javier Zamora
Solito offers a unique and important glimpse into the immigrant experience and is perfect for book clubs not afraid of discussing gritty topics with challenging and emotional themes, and real-world…
Sisters Under the Rising Sun by Heather Morris
One thing that struck me upon reading this book is the amazing life that these creative and inspiring women lived while they were suffering great deprivation during their long captivity….
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
First Lie Wins is the perfect choice for book club if you are looking for a thriller that will keep you guessing at every turn. At first, this novel seems…
Psykhe by Kate Forsyth
This is a captivating historical fantasy novel which intricately weaves together mythology, magic, and the power of storytelling. There are lots of books written about mythical heroes from Zeus and…