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Book talk: Pandemic novels

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three virus and pandemic novels. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The End Of October by Lawrence Wright Bantam, $32.99 Lawrence Wright’s The End Of...

Book talk: World War II drama

This week, Michael Popple checks out a new World War II drama, Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Night Lessons in Little...

Book talk: Tales of suspense and betrayal

Jeff Popple reviews three tales of suspense and betrayal. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Lizard by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart Muswell Press, $29.99 Set in the sweltering Greek Islands, The...

5 great Mother’s Day reads

Jeff Popple reviews five great Australian Mother's Day reads for mum! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Zen Mamas by Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen Ebury, $34.99 This inspiring...

Book talk: Wartime service

For Anzac Day, 25 April, this week Jeff Popple reviews three books of wartime service. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Battles for Kokoda Plateau by David...

Book talk: Recent releases for lockdown

This week Michael Popple checks three great recent releases to read during your coronavirus lockdown.  You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog, unseenlibrary.com. Gathering Dark by Candice Fox Bantam, $32.99 Blair...

Book talk: 3 great Easter reads

Jeff Popple reviews three great Easter reads to self-isolate with this Easter eggstra-long weekend. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Guest List by Lucy Foley Harper Collins, $29.99 The Guest...

Book talk: Interesting history books

Jeff Popple reviews three interesting history books about serial killers, spies and East Timor. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Killing Streets by Tanya Bretherton Hachette, $32.99 Serial killers...

Book talk: 3 historical novels by Australian authors

With almost everything cancelled and most of us spending more time at home, hunkering down during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to catch up on our reading. But with so...

Book talk: Novels by Australian women authors

Jeff Popple reviews three engrossing novels by Australian women authors. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Where The Truth Lies by Karina KilmoreSimon & Schuster, $29.99 Author Karina Kilmore...

Book talk with Jeff Popple: Autumn reads

CW Book talk writer Jeff Popple looks at three enjoyable autumn reads.

Book talk: Unusual crime fiction

This week Michael Popple reviews three unusual crime fiction novels. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Book talk: The Good Turn

Jeff Popple reviews an exceptional new novel by Australian author Dervla McTiernan, The Good Turn. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Australian author Dervla McTiernan’s first two novels, The...

Book talk: Crime novels from around the world

Jeff Popple reviews three new crime novels from around the world. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Kissing House by Michael Pert Sid Harta, $29.95 Local author Canberra author Michael...

Book talk: Romantic novels for Valentine’s Day

Jeff Popple reviews three romantic novels for Valentine’s Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Jane In Love by Rachel Givney Michael Joseph, $32.99 This charming debut novel by Melbourne...

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...

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