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Letters From The Light author Shel Calopa: Dystopia Now?

We welcome Shel Calopa, Australian author of the recently released novel Letters From The Light, as she considers the dystopian genre in the context of what are for many already troubling times. Are we already living in a dystopia? Is dystopian fiction redundant? 

BOOK GIVEAWAY
Thanks to publisher Inspired Quill we have 2 ebook copies of 'Letters From The Light' to giveaway – entries open worldwide. Read more & ENTER NOW >>
THE FLATSHARE by Beth O’Leary, Book Review: Heartwarming

I am a little late to the party, I know. But if I read every book that gets PR buzz…. well, quite frankly I’d often experience disappoint. But O’Leary’s bestselling 2019 romantic comedy debut lives up to all the hype.

The Flatshare is quirky and fun, a charming and memorable romantic read. It is like all my favourite ingredients were placed in a bowl, in exactly the right quantities, to produce a rainbow cake that rises perfectly — light and fluffy in the centre with those delicious crusty bits on the outside. Continue reading >>
SILVER by Chris Hammer, Book Review: Literary determination

Chris Hammer’s latest release Silver, although a sequel to his award-winning debut 'Scrublands', provides sufficient backstory to read very enjoyably as a standalone novel. I still should have picked up Scrublands first, because it is now obvious I missed out on another great read!

The new novel 'Silver'... Hammer’s evocative opening, a brief but poignant childhood memory sequence, hooks readers immediately. With it, he managed to imbue such depth and openness, yet also intrigue, into a lead character that was entirely new to me. Battle-scarred Martin Scarsden’s first-person narrative is highly engaging. Continue reading >>
2019 Booklover Book Reviews Wrap-Up and 2020 Reading Resolutions

A lot happened in 2019 that curbed my usual reading rate. In that context, I am pleased that I still managed to publish reviews of 30 titles and we featured another 15 new releases. I achieved most of my reading challenge goals for last year and have now set new ones for 2020. Continue reading >>
4 reading challenge levels
WALLABY, WALLAROO, KANGAROO & EMU
Find out more at our challenge homepage.
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1. THE TREEHOUSE JOKE BOOK by Andy Griffiths (Veronica @ The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
2. THE QUEST DIARIES OF MAX CRACK by Jules Faber (Veronica @ The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
3. THE PARIS MODEL by Alexandra Joel (Cloggie Downunder)
3 reading challenge levels
WALLABY, WALLAROO & KANGAROO
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315. ZEBRA AND OTHER STORIES by Debra Adelaide (Marianne)
316. CRIMSON LAKE by Candice Fox (Col @ Col's Criminal Library)
317. EXXXPRESSO by Dave Warner (Col @ Col's Criminal Library)
318. THE ARSONIST by Chloe Hooper (Tracey at Carpe Librum)
319. AGAINST ALL ODDS by Challenge & Harris (Proud Book Reviews)
320. TAKING TOM MURRAY HOME by Tim Slee (Veronica @The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
321. THE GIRL IN THE PAINTING by Tea Cooper (Veronica @The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
322. RED CAN ORIGAMI by Madelaine Dickie (Veronica @The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
323. THE GREAT DIVIDE by LJM Owen (Veronica @The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
324. MAGGIE'S GOING NOWHERE by Rose Hartley (Veronica @The BurgeoningBookshelf)
325. SILVER by Chris Hammer (Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews)
326. THE TRAIN GUY by Michelle Prak (Marianne)
327. LAST BRIDGE BEFORE HOME by Lily Malone( Veronica @ The Burgeoning Bookshelf)
328. FROM THE ASHES by Rowena Holloway (Kathryn @ Kathryn's Inbox)
329. A DECLINE IN PROPHETS by Sulari Gentill (Marianne)
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