“Misconceptions” by Sophie Townsend

This is one of those books that I vaguely remember hearing good things about and happened to stumble across at the local library. I’m so glad I did.

“The House at Salvation Creek” by Susan Duncan

I was surprised to find a sequel to Salvation Creek. After all, what else could there be to say? I was a little skeptical that the second volume of Susan’s memoir would turn into a mundane list of daily events at Pittwater. Although there was a touch of that, to be honest it was still a pretty interesting read.

“Salvation Creek” by Susan Duncan

Susan Duncan was living in the busy, bustling, corporate world of journalism until everything was turned upside down. Her husband and brother died within three days of one another. Susan kept on functioning, seeming to take everything in her stride. Then one day she couldn’t get out of bed.

“Wild Blood” by Kate Thompson

I’m not normally into fantasy. It’s not a genre I am drawn to, but I wanted to get a feel for some YA fiction and this was one that jumped out at me.

This is the final book in a series, but since the others weren’t on the shelf, it had to do. And there was enough information for me to piece together what might have happened in the earlier books.

“To Light a Candle” by Connie Monk

This was a book I picked off the library shelf purely because I was drawn to the cover. I had no idea what it was about and had never heard of the author. Although it looked like it might have been published a while ago, it was actually only published in 2006. Set in the 1930s in England, it was an excellent read.

“Emma’s Gift” by Leisha Kelly

This one was a good read. And I nearly didn’t get to read it. I took it on holidays with me interstate and accidentally left in the back pocket of the plane seat. Considering it was a library book, I was quite eager to get it back. Wonder upon wonders, a few days and few phone calls later, Emma’s Gift was discovered and was waiting for me at the airport terminal when I returned home.

“The Dog Who Loved a Queen” by Jackie French

I’m the first to admit – I’m no history buff. I find some of history interesting but I don’t have that insatiable yearning to look back and find out all I can about historical figures. Jackie French’s novel for young reader The Dog Who Loved a Queen is an attempt to make history more accessible for young readers.

“Parenting your infant/toddler by the Spirit” by Sally Hohnberger

Walk into any bookstore – particularly a Christian one – and you’ll find a plethora of parenting books. All of them offer something different, something unique. Usually I enjoy reading these kinds of books. With three boys under 4 I am open to new ideas and information. I’m willing to challenge my perceptions and beliefs and be open to change. It’s rare that I can’t find something useful in a book. This is one of them.

“Addition” by Toni Jordan

I went book shopping yesterday with my Mum.  It’s a dangerous business, for both of us.  I could spend my entire annual income on books.  My husband wonders why I don’t just go to the library more often.  Three kids under four might just be the reason…and there’s something indulgent and titillating about buying a brand new book.  Or three.  Yesterday I walked out of the book shop with three titles I’ve been wanting to read for a long time:  Addition, The Life of Pi and The Jane Austen Book Club.  Addition had been recommend by some writing friends, as has Jane Austen.  Pi I started reading three years ago (almost to the day) when we were on our journey from Melbourne to Brisbane after Christmas.  We camped along the way and at one caravan park they had a book borrowing system.  I didn’t have time to finish it but it’s always bugged me that I didn’t know what happened in the end.  I was thoroughly enjoying myself but all too soon the endless black highway called.  I even tried to get it from the library, but alas, I was behind half the population of Brisbane in the borrowing queue and mysteriously, the queue never shortened.  So last night I went to bed early (a very bad back making this an even more inviting option) and began to read.  I began with Addition.  Oh my, what a delight!

“The Jane Austen Book Club” by Karen Joy Fowler

This one was recommended to me by a friend who saw the movie.  I actually didn’t catch that bit of vital information.  I thought she meant the book.  I’ll now go and track down the movie.  I have a feeling it might be better than the book.  This one just didn’t grab me.