Guest New Release Book Review: The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell

October 22, 2018 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village Author: Joanna Nell Published: September 25th 2018 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 368 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $29.99 Rating: 5 stars The life of 79-year-old pensioner PEGGY SMART is as beige as the decor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. Following a very minor traffic accident, things have turned frosty… Continue reading Guest New Release Book Review: The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village by Joanna Nell

2018 Reviews · Australian · contemporary fiction · Guest Review · new release

Guest New Release Book Review: How to be Perfect by Holly Wainwright

October 9, 2018 Amanda Barrett1 Comment

Title: How to be Perfect Author: Holly Wainwright Published: August 29th 2018 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $29.99 Rating: 5 stars The bestselling author of The Mummy Bloggers is back with another page-turning, rip-roaring story about mums, phones and the cult of self-improvement. In the rolling green hills of Australia’s hippest hinterland, a new guru is blogging about her breakfast. ELLE CAMPBELL… Continue reading Guest New Release Book Review: How to be Perfect by Holly Wainwright

2018 Reviews · contemporary fiction · crime · mystery · new release · suspense · thriller

New Release Book Review: Absolute Proof by Peter James

October 1, 2018 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Absolute Proof Author: Peter James Published: September 25th 2018 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 576 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller RRP: $29.99 Rating: 5 stars Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life – and possibly the world – for ever. ‘I’d just like to assure you I’m not a nutcase, Mr Hunter. My… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Absolute Proof by Peter James

2018 Reviews · Australian · contemporary fiction · crime · Guest Review · Mrs R Review · mystery · thriller · Throwback Thursday

Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: The Dry by Jane Harper

September 19, 2018 Amanda Barrett6 Comments

Welcome to a weekly post, Throwback Thursday. This weekly book review post is a way to share some old favourites, books that were published over a year ago and most importantly those books that have been languishing on the to be read pile for far too long! WHO REALLY KILLED THE HADLER FAMILY? It hasn’t… Continue reading Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: The Dry by Jane Harper

2018 Reviews · Australian · contemporary fiction · Guest Review · Mrs R Review · romance · Uncategorized

Guest Book Review: The Book Ninja by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus

September 11, 2018 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: The Book Ninja Author: Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus Published: June 1st 2018 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $29.99 Rating: 3 stars Sometimes love means having to broaden your literary horizons Frankie Rose is desperate for love. Or a relationship. Or just a date with a semi-normal person will do. It’s not that she hasn’t tried.… Continue reading Guest Book Review: The Book Ninja by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus

2018 Reviews · children · contemporary fiction · juvenile · Mrs R Review · Throwback Thursday

Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti

August 29, 2018 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Welcome to a weekly post, Throwback Thursday. This weekly book review post is a way to share some old favourites, books that were published over a year ago and most importantly those books that have been languishing on the to be read pile for far too long! Don’t call them heroes. But these six Californian… Continue reading Guest Throwback Thursday Book Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti

Beauty and Lace review · contemporary fiction · Guest Review

Guest Book Review: When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger

August 26, 2018 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: When Life Gives You Lululemons Author: Lauren Weisberger Published: June 5th 2018 Publisher: Harper Collins Books Australia Pages: 400 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars Don’t get mad. Get Emily. Emily Charlton does not do the suburbs. A successful stylist and image consultant to Hollywood stars, she cut her teeth as assistant to legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly in New York. But… Continue reading Guest Book Review: When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger

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