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Book talk: The dark side of Coastal living

Jeff Popple reviews three new novels about ghosts, farming and the dark side of coastal living. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com. The Shape of Night by Tess...

Book talk: On A Wing And A Prayer

Jeff Popple reviews a fascinating true story about a 1930s air race. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com. On A Wing And A Prayer by Di Websdale-Morrissey Text, $32.99. In...

Book talk: Crime, murder and old spies

Jeff Popple reviews three books about crime, murder and old spies. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Where The Dead Go by Sarah Bailey Allen & Unwin, $29.99 Sarah Bailey...

Book talk: Great Father’s Day reads

Jeff Popple reviews five great books for Dad this Father’s Day! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog:

Book talk: The Collaborator

This week, Michael Popple looks at an emotional historical adventure from an inspiring Australian author. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Collaborator by Diane Armstrong HQ Fiction,...

Local author goes global

Somehow with a newborn, a toddler and a career in international affairs, Canberra author Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern has found time to create an acclaimed children’s book series. The first title, Charlie’s Adventures …...

Book talk: Young adult fiction

This week Michael Popple dives into three amazing pieces of young adult fiction. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Graveyard Shift in Ghost Town by Michael Pryor Allen...

Book talk: Australian crime novels

Jeff Popple reviews three new Australian crime novels. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com. Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham Hachette, $32.99 Robotham is one of our best crime...

Book talk: elephants, catastrophes and the #MeToo movement

The Last Elephants by Don Pinnock and Colin Bell Hardie Grant, $50 This delightful book is a photographic record of the last wild elephants in Africa. In 2016, the Great Elephant Census found that...

Book talk: Australian novels

This week Jeff Popple reviews three new Australian novels. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com 55 by James Delargy Simon & Schuster, $29.99 James Delargy’s debut ‘outback noir’ novel revolves...

Book talk: love and friendships

Jeff Popple reviews an engaging tale of love and friendships. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Sixty Summers by Amanda Hampson Viking, $32.99 In 1978, Maggie, Fran and Rose left...

Book talk: Three recent releases

This week, Michael Popple looks at three recent releases that are well worth checking out. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay...

5 top Mother’s Day reads

Jeff Popple reviews five great books for Mum this Mother’s Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog murdermayhemandlongdogs.com 1 The Juggle by Steph Adams and Samantha Brett Viking, $39.99 This inspiring...

Book talk: Women to the Front

Jeff Popple reviews a timely book of forgotten wartime heroism for Anzac Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Women to the Front by Heather Sheard and Ruth...

The story behind a little Canberra book

This one’s about as local as it gets. A children’s book produced by Canberrans, for Canberrans, about Canberra, that is being generously supported by, you guessed it, Canberrans. A new children’s book, Our Bush...

Book talk: Young adults novels

This week, Michael Popple explores three exciting novels for young adults. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Secret Runners of New York by Matthew Reilly Macmillan, $16.99 When...

Book talk: History of the 1970s

Jeff Popple reviews a fascinating history of the 1970s. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Seventies by Michelle Arrow Newsouth, $34.99 The 1970s are usually viewed as a decade...

Book talk: Around the world

Jeff Popple reviews three engaging novels from around the world. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog, murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Lost Girls by Jennifer Spence Simon & Schuster, $29.99 Sydney writer Jennifer Spence...

Book talk: Fantasy books

This week, Michael Popple checks out three epic fantasy books. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog, unseenlibrary.com Reckoning of Fallen Gods by R. A. Salvatore Tor, $39.99 When young witch...

Book talk: Hunter by Jack Heath

This week Jeff Popple reviews an exciting new book by renowned Canberra author, Hunter by Jack Heath. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Hunter by Jack Heath Allen &...

Book talk: Australian female authors

Heart of the Grass Tree by Molly Murn Vintage, $32.99 Molly Murn’s debut novel is set on a vividly described Kangaroo Island. Pearl, her sister and her mother return to the Island to mourn...

Book talk: A movie star, hackers and a long night in Paris

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about a forgotten movie star, hackers and a long night in Paris. You can find more of Jeff’s book reviews on his blog murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Australia’s Sweetheart...

Book talk: Historical fiction

This week, Michael Popple checks out three impressive pieces of historical fiction. All The Tears in China by Sulari Gentill Pantera Press, $32.99 It is 1935 and wealthy Australian troublemaker Rowland Sinclair travels to Shanghai...

I’m a proud frugalista

Say what? I don’t look cheap, and most days I wear designer labels to my public service office. I also travel frequently, am an avid skier and am often out and about...

Book talk: Self-help, intelligence and health

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about self-help, intelligence and health. The Book of Knowing by Gwendoline Smith Allen & Unwin, $21.99 Gwendoline Smith is a leading New Zealand clinical psychologist and speaker. She...

Book talk: Aussie crime novels

This week Jeff Popple looks at some great Aussie crime novels for Australia Day. Bad Debts by Peter Temple Text, $19.99 The late Peter Temple was arguably one of our finest crime writers and an...

Book talk: Summer reading

Jeff Popple recommends three novels for summer reading. Evil Things by Katja Ivar Bitter Lemon Press, $17.99 This is the perfect book for those who are tired of Canberra’s hot weather. Set in the remote...

Book talk: 2019’s freshest new novels

Michael Popple reviews three of 2019’s freshest new novels to start the year with. Flight Risk by Michael McGuire Allen & Unwin, $29.99 Around the world, planes full of passengers are disappearing without a trace,...

Book talk: Five good reads

This week Jeff and Michael Popple recommend five good reads for the pool or beach this summer. 1. The Promised Land by Barry Maitland Allen & Unwin, $29.99 A clever whodunnit always makes for enjoyable...

Book talk: 5 holiday reads

Jeff and Michael Popple recommend 5 good reads for the holiday period. 1. The Turn of Midnight by Minette Walters Allen & Unwin, $32.99 Those looking for something special to buy themselves should check out...
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