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
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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnstone – Book Review
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston is a feel-good, life-affirming debut about a bizarre case of mistaken identity that allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family. Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car he’d return it washed and polished, with a full tank of petrol. The problem is, … [Read more...] about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnstone – Book Review
What The Fuck Is This by Celeste Mountjoy – Book Review
What The Fuck Is This by Celeste Mountjoy (aka Filthyratbag) aims for the heart in this, her firstbook. What The Fuck Is This is a spectacularly original collection of illustrations and observations on beingyoung, female and occasionally seriously fucked off! Unnerving, empowering, heartbreaking and hilarious, Celeste's art explores anxiety, feminism, addiction,body … [Read more...] about What The Fuck Is This by Celeste Mountjoy – Book Review
Best Foot Forward by Adam Hills – Book Review
Best Foot Forward by Adam Hills, one of Australia’s best-loved comedians, is a humorous compilation of stories from his childhood, early years in stand-up, work in radio, graduation to the international comedy circuit and host of TV shows in Australia and the UK. Despite his ‘funny foot’ (as he thought of it) it didn’t prevent Adam from joining his schoolmates to play footy, … [Read more...] about Best Foot Forward by Adam Hills – Book Review