Happy Monday everyone! This is just a quick update about Monday’s Muse. In my efforts to ensure variety remains the proverbial spice of life, I’ve decided to limit Monday’s Muse to once a month instead of once a week. And …
Vital stats: Author: J.K. Rowling Publisher: Hachette Format: Hardcover RRP: $39.99 (AUD) My rating The story: When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly in the quaint English village of Pagford, his seat on the local council goes up for grabs. Council chair Howard …
Vital stats: Author: Louis Nowra Publisher: Allen and Unwin Format: Paperback RRP: $19.99 (AUD) *This book was provided by the publisher for review. This has not affected my opinion of it.* Giveaway: Leave a comment to WIN one of 3 free …
Vital stats: Author: Hilary Mantel Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Format: Paperback RRP: $32.99 (AUD) My rating The story: Bring up the Bodies is the sequel to Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novel Wolf Hall. It follows the continued rise of the career of Thomas Cromwell, …
Booker Prize chair Peter Stothard thinks the rise of book bloggers will harm literature. But when broken down, his comments aren’t about bloggers at all – they’re about what readers want, and to a lesser extent, the newspaper industry.
A quick one today – as I’m short on time. I just saw a lovely, quirky, fun movie and wanted to dedicate this week’s Monday’s Muse to it. It’s doubly relevant because not only is its creativity an inspiration in itself, but …
