Title: Home Stretch Author: Graham Norton Published: September 29th 2020 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 320 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $32.99 Rating: 5 stars In the compelling new novel, Home Stretch, Graham Norton demonstrates his keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy – with quietly devastating results. Shame and longing can flow through generations, but the secrets of the heart will not be […]

Title: The Freedom Circus Author: Sue Smethurst Published: November 3rd 2020 Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Pages: 320 Genres: Non Fiction, Memoir RRP: $34.99 Rating: 4 stars A remarkable true story of one family’s daring escape from Poland during the Second World War. ‘A story of extraordinary bravery, resilience and love that needed to be told.’ Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz Written […]

It is a pleasure to welcome Meg Bignell to my blog, Mrs B’s Book Reviews for A Tea Break with Mrs B, an author interview series. To help celebrate the release of Welcome to Nowhere River we sat down for a chat. Thanks Meg! What is your drink of choice as we sit down for a chat about your […]

Title: Starting from Scratch Author: Penelope Janu Published: January 6th 2021 Publisher: Mira – AU Pages: 400 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars For readers of Karly Lane and Tricia Stringer…misunderstandings and injured pride stand in the way of true love in this charming rural romance from an award-winning and much-loved author. ‘Penelope Janu’s fresh, bright, funny new twist on […]

Title: This Has Been Absolutely Lovely Author: Jessica Dettmann Published: January 6th 2021 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 384 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars Family is forever, and there’s nothing you can do about it. The charming, hilarious and all-too-relatable new novel from the author of How to be Second Best ‘Dettmann nails the funny, sad and bizarre nuances of […]

Title: The Twins of Auchwitz Author: Eva Mozes Kor Published: August 11th 2020 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 240 Genres: Non Fiction, History, War RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars The heart-breaking and inspiring memoir of a 10-year-old Auschwitz twin The Nazis spared their lives because they were twins. In the summer of 1944, Eva Mozes Kor and her family arrived at Auschwitz. Within thirty […]

Title: The Four Winds Author: Kristin Hannah Published: January 27th 2021 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 400 Genres:  Fiction, Historical RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars The Four Winds is a deeply moving, powerful story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million copy number one bestselling author Kristin Hannah. She will discover the best of herself in […]

Title: The Paris Affair Author: Pip Drysdale Published: February 3rd 2021 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars She thinks love can kill you. It turns out she might be right. The dark and sexy new thriller from the bestselling author of The Sunday Girl and The Strangers We Know. Harper Brown is an expert at picking locks, breaking […]

Title: Black Widows Author: Cate Quinn Published: January 27th 2021 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 320 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars BLAKE’S DEAD. HIS WIFE KILLED HIM. THE QUESTION IS: WHICH ONE? The only thing the three women had in common was their husband.And, as of this morning, that they’re each accused of his murder. Blake […]

Title: When the Apricots Bloom Author: Gina Wilkinson Published: December 29th 2020 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 320 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars What would you do if the secret police demanded you spy on a friend in order to protect your family? Three women confront the complexities of trust, friendship and motherhood under the rule of a dictator in this debut […]