Originally published in the Canberra Weekly on 13 June 2024.
Make sure to check out my extended reviews for Nero and Agricola: Invader.
Tag: Shirley Barrett
WWW Wednesday – 12 June 2024
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
So, let’s get to it.
What are you currently reading:
Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson (Trade Paperback)
I just started reading the epic thriller Eruption. Written by the surprising team of the late Michael Crichton and bestselling author James Patterson, Eruption follows a massive volcanic event that threatens Hawaii with destruction. I’ve made a good start on Eruption, and I am enjoying its fast-paced story. I look forward to seeing how this intriguing novel unfolds, and this will probably end up being one of the most entertaining and exciting books of 2024.
Point Nemo by Jeremy Robinson (Audiobook)
I didn’t get as much audiobook listening time this week as I’d hoped so I’m still going with the compelling science fiction thriller Point Nemo by Jeremy Robinson. An awesome and unique novel that sees a small group journey to an alien landscape that forms in the middle of the most remote ocean, Point Nemo is a captivating and electrifying adventure that proves hard to put down. I am hoping to finish off Point Nemo in the next couple of days and I am very curious to see how Robinson brings everything together.
What did you recently finish reading?
Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett (Trade Paperback)
A unique and memorable piece of Australian fiction.
What do you think you’ll read next?
Camino Ghosts by John Grisham
The next book I will probably read is the new legal thriller from John Grisham, Camino Ghosts. A sequel to several of Grisham’s previous novels, Camino Ghosts will follow a desperate legal battle to claim an abandoned island, which will no doubt turn nasty. I have had a lot of fun with Grisham’s books the last couple of years and I look forward to seeing what happens here.
That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.
WWW Wednesday – 5 June 2024
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
So, let’s get to it.
What are you currently reading:
Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett (Trade Paperback)
I am currently reading the intriguing Australian historical drama Mrs Hopkins. The final book of late Australian author Shirley Bennett, Mrs Hopkins is a compelling read about women’s reform school in 19th century Sydney. This is proving to be an interesting read and I am hoping to get through it this weekend.
Point Nemo by Jeremy Robinson (Audiobook)
On the audiobook front I am currently listening to the exciting science fiction thriller Point Nemo by the always entertaining Jeremy Robinson. A fast-paced read that sees a small group journey to an alien landscape that forms in the middle of the most remote ocean, Point Nemo is a captivating and electrifying adventure that proves hard to put down. I have made a lot of progress on Point Nemo already and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together.
What did you recently finish reading?
Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy (ebook)
I managed to finish off the epic historical novel Hill 112 by Adrian Goldsworthy this week. A powerful and brutal World War II novel, Hill 112 followed three young soldiers fighting in one of the bloodiest battles of the Normandy campaign. A compelling and harrowing read.
Warhammer 40,000: Cain’s Last Stand by Sandy Mitchell (Audiobook)
Another exceptional and highly entertaining entry in the amusing Ciaphas Cain series, Cain’s Last Stand was a great addition to the series and the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Review to follow soon.
Nero by Conn Iggulden (Trade Paperback)
I also managed to power through the epic historical fiction novel Nero by Conn Iggulden. An intriguing read that followed the early days of the titular tyrant and show the events that led to him becoming Emperor. One of the best historical books of 2024.
What do you think you’ll read next?
Death on the Tiber by Lindsey Davis
While I have a few potential books to read next, I think I will probably dive into the new Lindsey Davis novel, Death on the Tiber. The latest book in Davis’ long-running Flavia Albia historical murder mystery series, Death on the Tiber will see the series’ protagonist investigate another complex murder in ancient Rome, this time while dealing with demons from her past. I really love this amazing series and I have no doubt I will have a wonderful time reading Death on the Tiber.
That’s it for this week, check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.
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