Today marks the launch of the brand NEW Hercule Poirot book by Sophie Hannah. Written with the full backing of Christie’s family, and featuring the most iconic detective of all time, this new novel is a
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Category Archives: Recommended Reading
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Published – July 2014
Book Summary
Pirriwee Publics annual school Trivia Night has ended in a shocking riot. One parent is dead. The school principal is horrified. As police investigate what appears to have been a tragic accident, signs begin to indicate that this devastating death might have been cold-blooded murder. This book deftly explores the reality of parenting and playground politics, ex-husbands and ex-wives, and fractured families. This book also shows us the truth about what really goes on behind closed suburban doors.
Comments
Well, where do I start? Liane Moriarty is one of my favourite writers and ‘Big Little Lies’ is one of the books I have been waiting for this year.
I had to get my copy on the day it went on sale, I was just a little excited. Now I have finished and it was absolutely GREAT. I loved it from the first page to the last.
I found all the characters in the book really likeable ( except for the ones you are meant to dislike); everyone’s story fitted so well together. I couldn’t wait to see how the book wrapped up and it didn’t disappoint.
One of the reasons I think I enjoy Liane’s books so much is because she always finishes a great story with a satisfying ending.
A MUST READ. I know this will be one of my favourites for the year.
Jody
The Kings Curse
The Kings Curse (The Counsin’s War #6) by Philippa Gregory
Out September 2014
Book Summary
The final novel in the Cousins’ War series, the basis for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries, The White Queen, by #1 New York Times bestselling author and “the queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory tells the fascinating story of Margaret Pole, cousin to the “White Princess,” Elizabeth of York, and lady-in-waiting to Katherine of Aragon. Continue reading
Bruce Venables
The coming author talk we’ll see Bruce Venables. He’s going to talk about his new release Scattered Monkeys. Continue reading
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
War. It is 1939, Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. By her brother’s graveside, Liesel Meminger’s life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is “The Gravedigger’s Handbook”, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her foster father, learns to read. Soon, she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor’s wife’s library, wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times. When Liesel’s foster family hides a Jew in their basement, Liesel’s world is both opened up, and closed down. “The Book Thief” is a story about the power of words and the ability of books to feed the soul. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author, Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.
Group Comments
Written by Death, one reader liked his character- compassionate, witty and not utterly bleak.
Very impressive – so well written that I couldn’t put it down – very rich in texture. Continue reading