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Limelight Book Reviews: Classics

A Fortunate Life by A B Facey

Qantas by George by Paul Byrnes

Qantas by George! by Paul Byrnes

ian fleming moonraker

Author Review: Ian Fleming

Angels and Insects by A S Byatt

Mrs. Miniver by Struther, Jan

Mrs. Miniver by Jan Struther

The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service by Erskine Childers

smillas-sense-of-snow-by-peter-hoeg

Smilla’s Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg

Stoner by John Williams

Different Seasons by Stephen King

Tales of Mystery & Imagination Edgar Allen Poe

Tales of Mystery & Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe

The Mysterious Death of Mr Darcy By Regina Jeffers

The Mysterious Death of Mr Darcy By Regina Jeffers

The Ladies' Paradise by Emile Zola

The Ladies’ Paradise by Émile Zola

Limelight Book Reviews

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We cover both new books and old favourites.  Let us know if you want us to review anything in particular.

 

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Animal Stories, Australiana, Author Review, Biography, Classics, Cookbooks & Food, General Fiction, Historical Novels, Mystery and Crime, New Books List, Non-Fiction, Occult & Paranormal Romance, Poetry, Prize Winners, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Travel Annecdotes, What are we reading now?, Year in Review

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