Reading books by an author whose voice you already know and enjoy, not just on the page but through their newsletters and interactions with readers, is a special thing. I’ve subscribed to Liwen Y Ho’s newsletter for several years, and she has a wonderful way of blending humour, everyday life, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her […]
Earlier this month, I battled a rather annoying lurgy that sapped my energy and stuffed my head with so much congestion I could barely sleep for several nights in a row. Not the most delightful way to kick off the post–Term 1 school holidays. My grand plans to tackle Mount Washmore and get some solid […]
Bethany Turner’s latest novel, Cole and Laila Are Just Friends, released earlier this month. I’m a bit of a Ms Turner fan girl and have looked forward to this romcom since I read Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other (BASHEO) last year, so I relished Cole and Laila’s story. If you haven’t experienced life in […]
This morning I woke to a biting chill, thanked God for technology, and defrosted my family with the click of a mobile app. Yep, winter is here. For those living across the globe, enjoy your summer. But while you do, remember me, swaddled in layers of clothing, emitting cloudy white dragon breaths. I promise I’ll […]
I read several fabulous new releases over the past few weeks—two of which I scored advance copies!—and wanted to share my reviews with you. If you’re after a brand spanking new, just-off-the-press story, these novels might hit the spot! Betting on the Boy Next Door, a sweet romcom by Melanie Jacobson based in Austin, Texas, […]
I read Eloise and the Grump Next Door over the weekend, an Emma St Clair and Jenny Proctor novel. It’s a fun romcom with a delightful cast of characters I wish were real-life friends of mine, a crazy pelican, and many swoony moments. Although I’m looking forward to the next book in this series, what […]
