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Reviews

Book talk: New fantasy novels

This week, Michael Popple reviews three excellent new fantasy novels. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold Orbit, $22.99 Fletch Phillips is a...

Now showing: Underwater (M)

Luke McWilliams gives us his opinion on the science fiction horror film directed by William Eubank, Underwater starring Kristen Stewart and Vincent Cassel. A mining company attempts to drill seven miles to the bottom of the...

Book talk: Self-help reads to put you on the right path

Jeff Popple reviews three self-help reads to set you on the right path in 2020! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Art of Rest by Claudia Hammond Canongate, $29.99 January...

Now showing: Bombshell (M)

Luke McWilliams gives verdict on the biographical drama Bombshell, starring Canberra actor Liv Hewson, Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman. In the offices of Fox News, political commentator Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron)...

Book talk: Gambling and the ‘Shark Arm Murder’

Jeff Popple reviews three books about ANZACs, gambling and the shark arm murder for Australia Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Please Gamble Irresponsibly by Titus O’Reily Michael...

Now showing: 1917 (MA15+)

1917 begins at the height of World War I, Lance Corporal Will Schofield (George MacKay) and Lance Corporal Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), are given a mission: to hand-deliver a message to the...

Book talk: Exciting crime fiction

This week, Michael Popple reviews three exciting new pieces of crime fiction. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Just Watch Me by Jeff Lindsay Orion, $29.99 Riley Wolfe is...

Now Showing: The Gentlemen (MA15+)

The Gentlemen begins with the odious Fletcher (Hugh Grant) meets with Raymond (Charlie Hunnam) in an attempt to sell him his ‘movie script’. The script highlights Raymond’s boss, Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey),...

Book talk: Paranoia, romance and serial killers

Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable novels about paranoia, romance and serial killers to distract you from the heat this summer. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Deep State...

Book talk: 5 great summer reads

Jeff and Michael Popple recommend five great summer reads to keep you entertained or relaxed at the pool, beach or backyard. More of their reviews can be found on their blogs: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com...

Book talk: 5 holiday novels

Jeff and Michael Popple recommend five good holiday novels. More of their reviews can be found on their blogs: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com and the unseenlibrary.com 1 The Last Resort by Marissa Stapley Allen & Unwin, $29.99 The Last...

Book talk: Christmas gifts

This week Michael Popple suggests two good books and a graphic novel to give as gifts this Christmas. by Jeffrey Archer, Dacre Stoker and J. D. Barker… Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer Macmillan,...

Book talk: Books for Christmas

Jeff Popple recommends five books to put under the tree this Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Blue Moon by Lee Child Bantam, $32.99 Jack Reacher is the classic...

Book talk: Peace by Garry Disher

Jeff Popple reviews an exceptional new novel, Peace by Australian author, Garry Disher. A follow-up to classic Australian crime novel Bitter Wash Road.

Book talk: Exciting Crime novels

Jeff Popple reviews three new exciting crime novels. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Night Fire by Michael Connelly Allen & Unwin, $32.99 Harry Bosch is back in another...

Book talk: Three leading authors

This week, Michael Popple looks at outstanding books from three leading authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com. The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier Macmillan, $29.99 The warriors...

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,...

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...