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Blackpeak Station / by Ford, Holly, Publication: Auckland, N.Z. : Black Swan, 2012 . 312 pages ; 24 cm. Date: 2012 Holly Ford is a new author for me and I quite enjoyed this book of hers. Set in the South Island high country, it tells the story of a high country station and, in particular, the daughter of the family who only wants to be a farmer, despite difficulties. Add in the usual problems encountered on a sheep station plus quite a dash of romance, a villain you just know is not honest and you have this book. Well written and either well researched or, perhaps, Ms Ford knows the high country. Recommended to all those who like books set in NZ. |
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Ultimate celebration cards : over 200 card designs for special occasions throughout the year / Publication: Cincinnati, OH : David & Charles, 2008 . 184 p. : 28 cm. Date: 2008 I enjoyed leafing through and choosing designs to try. Not all the occasions likely to be relevant ( USA book ) but plenty to think about. Added 22/10/2014 by |
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Publication: . 242 p. ; 19 cm. I longed for the 3 young people to realize their potential. I waited in fear as they put themselves in danger. I was grateful for some good news at the end. Some interesting and hard-hitting insights. Coarse language warning. Added 22/10/2014 by |
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The fault in our stars / by Green, John, Publication: New York : Dutton Books, 2012 . 318 p. ; 22 cm. Date: 2012 I knew what was coming at the end. SAD! But can't help wondering what happens to Hazel and Issac? Loved the book! Added 21/10/2014 by |
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Heartland / by Pattrick, Jenny, Publication: . 328 pages ; 24 cm. A heartwarming tale set in Heartland NZ. Manawa, a small rural settlement in the shadow of Ruapehu. It used to be a bustling logging town but now seems to be inhabited by the sad remnants of modern life. They battle bureaucracy, weekend 'townies' and the weather but look out for each other in their own brand of community spirit. A reminder of how things used to be. |
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New Zealand and the First World War : 1914-1919 / by Fenton, Damien, Publication: . 111 pages ; 30 cm Sad that it should have happened. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Publication: London : Vintage, 2009 . 571 p. : 20 cm. Date: 2009 Confusing: No flow. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Publication: London : Michael Joseph, 2010 . 386 p. : 28 Date: 2010 A bit far fetched in some parts. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Takedown twenty / by Evanovich, Janet, Publication: [New York] : Random House Large Print, 2013 . 352 p. (large print) ; 24 cm. Date: 2013 This is the funniest book I think I have ever read. Enjoyment was great. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Beyond the state : New Zealand state houses from modest to modern / by Stevens, Andrea, Publication: Auckland : Penguin Books, 2014 . 288 pages : 28 cm. Date: 2014 Documented changes through the years. Interesting, good photographs. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Storm / For young adults. by Kemmerer, Brigid, Publication: Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2012 . 343 p. ; 21 cm. Date: 2012 Remarkably Good. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Silent witnesses : a history of forensic science / by McCrery, Nigel, Publication: . 264 pages ; 20 cm. Better than a who done it. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Red dust / by McDonald, Fleur, Publication: Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2009 . viii, 350 pages ; 20 cm. Date: 2009 An insight into rural life in another country and the problems they have. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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A song for Issy Bradley : a novel / by Bray, Carys, Publication: . 399 pages ; 20 cm. I had to keep reading to find out how everything was resolved - or not. It was compelling. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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A perfect life : a novel / by Steel, Danielle, Publication: New York : Delacorte Press, 2014 . 306 pages ; 24 cm. Date: 2014 Sort of knew what was going to happen before I turned the page. Still enjoyed it though. Added 20/10/2014 by |
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Unlucky 13 / by Patterson, James, Publication: London : Century, 2014 . 368 pages ; 24 cm. Date: 2014 Action packed read filled with love, suspense and thrills. Really nice read. Added 09/10/2014 by |
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Came a hot Friday / by Morrieson, Ronald Hugh, Publication: Auckland, N.Z. : Penguin, 1981 . 234 p. ; 18 cm. Date: 1981 A blokey "Barry Crumpish" type of book filled with an excess of drinking and smoking. It's a complicated book that didn't gel. The heavy drinking and smoking throughout the book is distasteful. Added 09/10/2014 by |
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206 bones / Two hundred and six bones. by Reichs, Kathy, Publication: London : William Heinemann, 2009 . x, 379 pages ; 20 cm. Date: 2009 Lots of interesting detail in this story. The author explains so well in lay terms about the electronic and forensic science used in identifying bodies. Added 09/10/2014 by |
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Dark bites / Adult. by Kenyon, Sherrilyn, Publication: . 561 pages ; 25 cm. A book of short stories. Funny ,exciting with love and adventure in all. Added 09/10/2014 by |
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The Queen of the Tearling / by Johansen, Erika, Publication: London : Bantam Press, 2014 . 434 p. : 24 cm. Date: 2014 An enjoyable read that is fun, exciting and adventurous Added 09/10/2014 by |
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