This is my third Trent Dalton novel (the second that he published) and I have to say it’s my least favourite. I absolutely loved both Boy Swallows Universe (loved the Netflix adaptation as well) and Lola in the Mirror, but this one not so much. I don’t know if it is because of the narrator.Continue reading “All Our Shimmering Skies – (Audiobook) – Trent Dalton – 24.02.24”
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The Golem and the Djinni – Helene Wecker – 20.02.24
This is a very good book. I have looked at lots of other reviews of it and they are almost all brimming with praise, and I totally agree. It is a very rich, thoughtful, heart wrenching, gripping, satisfying wonderful and beautiful story. Set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century mostly inContinue reading “The Golem and the Djinni – Helene Wecker – 20.02.24”
Lola in the Mirror – (Audiobook) – Trent Dalton – 14.02.24
After being completely blown away by Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe (my hubby and I are currently watching the Netflix series adaptations and loving that too) I bought his latest novel in audiobook form (I like Australian narrators!). Like Boy Swallows Universe, Lola in the Mirror is set in Brisbane’s underbelly with characters caught upContinue reading “Lola in the Mirror – (Audiobook) – Trent Dalton – 14.02.24”
Red Side Story (Audiobook) – Jasper Fforde – 09.02.24
I first read Jasper Fforde’s Shades of Grey years ago, and loved it. The much anticipated sequel was finally released at the start of February, and so I re-read Shades of Grey to refresh my memory, and I’m glad I did, because this book continues pretty seamlessly from the first and wouldn’t make much senseContinue reading “Red Side Story (Audiobook) – Jasper Fforde – 09.02.24”
Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton – 06.02.24
Wow! I just finished this book yesterday evening (actually it was close to midnight because I couldn’t’ stop reading even though it was way past my sleepy time!) and I am still reeling from the beauty and emotional impact of this amazing book. At first I didn’t know what to make of the writing styleContinue reading “Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton – 06.02.24”
Relight My Fire: The Stranger Times, Book 4 – C. K. McDonnell – (Audiobook) – 03.02.24
I am still very much enjoying the Stranger Times series by Caimh McDonnell, especially the fabulous narration by Brendan McDonald (I am sure the author adds in as many accents as possible to take full advantage of the narrators incredible vocal dexterity giving life and colour to so many characters from so many regions!). In thisContinue reading “Relight My Fire: The Stranger Times, Book 4 – C. K. McDonnell – (Audiobook) – 03.02.24”
Beyond Broadhall: The ’86 Fix Conclusion – Keith A. Pearson – 28.01.24
I was quite scathing in my review of The ’86 fix, which is the first in this two book series, although that could have been because the audible narrator was so dull. I wanted to know how the story resolved, so I bought this sequel on kindle, thinking my internal monologue narrator would do aContinue reading “Beyond Broadhall: The ’86 Fix Conclusion – Keith A. Pearson – 28.01.24”
The Change (Audiobook) – Kirsten Miller (Author), January LaVoy (Narrator) – 22.01.24
I really enjoyed listening to this story! The premise is that some women contain genetic predisposition to certain supernatural powers which only truly manifest once the they reach menopause. Nessa (the seeker) sees dead people – specifically people (usually girls) who were taken and murdered and Nessa’s roll is to find their bodies so theirContinue reading “The Change (Audiobook) – Kirsten Miller (Author), January LaVoy (Narrator) – 22.01.24”
Kala – Colin Walsh (AUDIOBOOK), Narrated by: Frank Blake, Moe Dunford, Seána Kerslake – 19.01.24
I thought this book was enjoyable enough, without being blown away by it. The narration was excellent, which helped, so I wasn’t ever bored. Old school friends meet up 15 years after tragedy in their small Irish town blighted their lives. We learn from memories and flashbacks the twists and turns of what happened andContinue reading “Kala – Colin Walsh (AUDIOBOOK), Narrated by: Frank Blake, Moe Dunford, Seána Kerslake – 19.01.24”
All My Mothers – Joanna Glen – 14.01.24
I recently re-read Joanna Glen’s first book: The Other Half of Augusta Hope for my book group and was reminded of how much I’d loved it, so immediately upon finishing I looked on Amazon for more from the author and bought this. The main character, Eva, realises at an early age that her family areContinue reading “All My Mothers – Joanna Glen – 14.01.24”
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