by Sue Reid | Sep 19, 2023 | Book Reviews
In essence, this is a tale about Marie-Jeanne Claudel’s place in the world – growing up in the knowledge and awareness of those around her as she can see ‘love-glows’ in others. Marie-Jeanne was born into tragic family circumstances in 1958,...
by Sue Reid | Sep 19, 2023 | Book Reviews
A vibrant cast of quirky and unique characters come together to satisfy fans of Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries. Mystery, suspense and shady identities anchor this succinct but perfectly formed tale. In 1930s Sydney, just streets away from from the Razor Gang wars,...
by Sue Reid | Sep 19, 2023 | Book Reviews
With strange new world ‘wobbles’ and unpredictable devastating weather events, our food security is foremost in our mind more than ever. When my nose is not in a book I can be found tending to my own vegetable patches, committed to growing my own food...
by Sue Reid | Sep 19, 2023 | Book Reviews
Five chapters, five unique characters at different stages and phases of their lives. Tomoka, Ryo, Natsumi, Hiroya and Masao have all hit a time ‘Where their lives haven’t stuck to the life plan they set out with’ and both Librarian and Library...
by Sue Reid | Aug 23, 2023 | Book Reviews
A full-bodied historical tale merging land and sea. London, 1847, Thomas Rutherford is on extended shore leave from his maritime service and has the chance to indulge in his second love, painting. Watercolours, charcoal sketches and a mind full of ideas he has stored...
