Heyo Bookaholics! Not Just Another Melbourne Book Launch! On Thursday (the 28th of March), Astrid Scholte’s first novel, Four Dead Queens, was officially launched at Readings Bookstore in Carlton. The event was hosted by the amazing Amie Kaufman. The Interview As an experienced book event host, Amie has a unique way in which she conducts interviews. She will do all the introductions, and tell the audience to think of questions to ask the author she’s interviewing. Then she does a […]
Continue ReadingStorm and Grace by Kathryn Heyman | Non-Spoiler Review
This 360 page novel was sent to me by Allen & Unwin prior to it’s release on February 1st 2017, in exchange for an honest review. I am very grateful to have been chosen to review this book. Heyo Bookaholics! Last Monday, I did not post a review, but today I am posting one of my most controversial and opinionated reviews yet. I have many mixed emotions about this book with many stronger ones developing within the last 30 pages […]
Continue ReadingWhat Book Do I Read Next?
Hello Bookaholics! It is nearing finals time, which that means ultimate procrastination and because of this I am currently coming out of my dreaded book slump. Ever since I started uni three months ago I have only started two books; Nevernight by Jay Kristoff, which I am putting on hold; and Somewhere in the Shallow Sea by Dennis Macaraeg which I am so close to finishing. Because of this, I need help choosing my next read. I have a ton of books that […]
Continue ReadingTo Capture What We Cannot Keep by Beatrice Colin | Spoiler-Free Review
I was sent this book from Allen & Unwin in exchange for an honest review. It was published it on the 23rd of November 2016. Hey Ho Bookaholics! Goodreads Summary: Set against the construction of the Eiffel Tower, this novel charts the relationship between a young Scottish widow and a French engineer who, despite constraints of class and wealth, fall in love. In February 1887, Caitriona Wallace and Émile Nouguier meet in a hot air balloon, floating high above Paris, France–a moment […]
Continue ReadingThe Fifth Avenue Artists Society by Joy Callaway | Spoiler-Free Review
I was sent this book in November from Allen & Unwin in exchange for an honest review. It was published on the 23rd of November. Hey Ho Bookaholics! I am back Bookaholics, and there is no better way to make a comeback than to upload a review on one of my favourite books of all time! These are the hardest reviews to write because I want to just ramble on and on about all the good bits that I loved […]
Continue ReadingThird Time Lucky by Karly Lane | Review
Hey Ho Bookaholics! I received this book in November from Allen & Unwin to read and review. It was released on the 23rd of November 2016, published by Areana|Allen & Unwin. Goodreads Summary: Novella, December’s Wish was published in 2013. This is the re-release as a full length novel and re-titled Third Time Lucky After a disastrous marriage, December Doyle is back in her home town of Christmas Creek, trying to pick up the pieces of her life to start again. She’s also […]
Continue ReadingGemina Book Launch and Signing
Hey Ho Bookaholics! Today the theme is blue, because I have some amazing Gemina news to share with you! Last night I went to the Victorian State Library to attend the Book Launch for Gemina by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman. I forced my dad to come along with me and he (surprisingly) enjoyed the event.
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