
Tag: fiction
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin – Book Review

I’ve now read three sci-fi novels by Le Guin, and this thoughtful, intelligent exploration of anarchism vs capitalism, and the impossible dream of a truly free society, might be my favourite so far.
My Real Children by Jo Walton – Book Review

I picked up this book based on its intriguing premise of an old woman remembering living two distinct lives. I got a feeling early on that the novel wasn’t going to live up to its promising beginning, and sadly my instincts were proven correct.
The Hound of Death by Agatha Christie – Book Review

Halloween was the perfect time to check out this curious collection from the Queen of Crime: twelve short stories tinged with the fantastical and supernatural.
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty – Book Review

The latest domestic noir from the queen of Sydney suburbia is an indulgent but hugely enjoyable page-turner, exploring family dynamics in the wake of a disappearance.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller – Book Review

This exquisitely written novel re-imagines Homer’s epic tale as a touching love story between two childhood friends against the backdrop of the Trojan War.
Top Ten Tuesday – Books I Read on Holiday

Another great topic from That Artsy Reader Girl that combines reading and travel.
Though I will readily admit the practical advantages of Kindle, I remain old-fashioned and always prefer to take a physical book with me, even if it occupies valuable luggage space. Quite a lot of space at times: looking at the list, I really tend to go for massive door stoppers when it comes to a long overseas holiday.
Murder Is Easy by Agatha Christie – Book Review

It’s always a huge shame when a book doesn’t live up to a strong opening, and so it is with this underwhelming village murder mystery that joins a short list of Christie novels I’d class as total duds.
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie – Book Review

Another early Christie novel that I’ve never read before, this one is a fun and lighthearted romp about a slightly hapless but endearing young duo of amateur sleuths.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – Book Review
