Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Recently released as a film by Ang Lee, Life of Pi by Yann Martel is a beautifully written book that manages to be at…
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The Lady Vanishes (AKA The Wheel Spins) by Ethel Lina White
First published in the UK as The Wheel Spins in 1936, this story was made popular when Alfred Hitchcock made it into a movie in…
The Bat by Jo Nesbo
The Bat has only just recently been published in Australia, but Australian readers have been introduced briefly to Harry’s experiences in Australia in Nesbo’s other…
The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbo
In The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbo, a young woman is murdered in Oslo, her finger amputated and a diamond in the shape of a…
The New iPad in Easy Steps by Drew Provan
Suitable for both iPad beginners and experienced iPad users, The New iPad in Easy Steps is an ideal guide to help you make the most…
Cell 8 by Roslund & Hellström
Roslund & Hellström have once again produced a gripping novel that will keep the reader in suspense from start to finish.
River of Darkness by Rennie Airth
River of Darkness by Rennie Airth is the first book in the John Madden series and is an intriguing mystery that kept me enthralled to…
Mr Darcy takes a Wife by Linda Berdoll
Mr Darcy takes a Wife by Linda Berdoll tells the story of Elizabeth and Darcy where Pride and Prejudice left off; at the wedding.
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A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin is the first book of the A Song of Ice and Fire series. Even if you aren’t…
Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden
Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden is the true story of Shin Dong-hyuk, born and raised in a North Korean labour camp, …
The History of England: Foundation (Vol 1) by Peter Ackroyd
History fans will be quite familiar with Peter Ackroyd and his easy-to-read style of writing. His books aren’t for academics – they are for…
The Edith Trilogy by Frank Moorhouse (Grand Days, Dark Palace and Cold Light)
The three books of Frank Moorhouse’s Edith Trilogy (Grand Days, Dark Palace and Cold Light) follow the adult life of the ambitious, and somewhat eccentric,…