Both in debt up to their necks, Albert (Pio Marmaï) and Bruno (Jonathan Cohen) have turned to a community worker (Mathieu Amalric) for help with their financial woes. After a group workshop, they stumble into a bar that is hosting a gathering of young social activists, led by a vivacious organiser (Noémie Merlant). Attracted more by the free beer and chips than the group's … [Read more...] about A Difficult Year – Film review
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The Creeper by Margaret Hickey – Book Review
The Creeper by Margaret Hickey is set in the small mountain town of Edenville in Victoria’s high country. For the past decade the town has been haunted by the horrific murders of five hikers up on Jagged Ridge. Also found dead near the scene, was bushland loner, Bill ‘Creeper’ Durant, a skillful deer-hunter, and a man well-known in the community for stalking campers . . … [Read more...] about The Creeper by Margaret Hickey – Book Review
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton – Book Review
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is the new historical fantasy novel from the international, bestselling author of the Dangerous Damsels series . Two rival ornithologists, both hunting one deadly, but beautiful, bird. Will the hunt of their lives also result in finding the love of their lives? Professor Beth Pickering is close to capturing the rare Deathwhistler … [Read more...] about The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton – Book Review
Films Coming Soon to Australia with the Latest Trailers
Here are some of the films and TV shows coming out in the next couple of months: Please note - some of the release dates have changed or moved. Runt Craig Silvey’s beloved best-selling novel leaps onto the big screen in a charming new Australian family movie. RUNT is the heartfelt and hilarious tale of eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend Runt, an … [Read more...] about Films Coming Soon to Australia with the Latest Trailers
Back to Birdsville by Fiona McArthur – Book Review
Back to Birdsville by Fiona McArthur is the heart-warming, latest, rural romance by the bestselling author of As the River Rises. Birdsville, in outback Queensland, is the most remote country town in the world with a population of 110. What the people lack in numbers, however, they make up for in community spirit. Phoebe McFadden left her family dramas behind at age … [Read more...] about Back to Birdsville by Fiona McArthur – Book Review