Tag Archives: WWII

“The Book of Lost Things” by John Connolly

You know you’re in for a treat with a new book when your roommate exclaims excitedly over the title in your hand as you read in the lounge room and then continues to gush for the next five minutes over … Continue reading

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The Desolation of The Crown

I want you to take a long hard look at that poster and tell me what you see. Do you see a woman fighting to come out of the shadows? Do you see a woman whose face has been wiped … Continue reading

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“The Beast’s Garden” by Kate Forsyth

The Beast’s Garden is a work of genius. Pure and simple. I could almost leave my review there, but I should probably explain myself. I originally picked up this book because I am obsessed with Beauty and the Beast. I have … Continue reading

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“The Secret Keeper” by Kate Morton

You know what’s a real kick in your bookworm pride? Knowing a speed reader. I always thought I was a relatively fast reader, managing a book a week, sometimes more than that. And the books I read average at about six … Continue reading

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