Jo @ BLBookReviews

Recently I consciously took a step back from the shiny new releases and made time for this ‘first novel in a bestselling series’ that I’d always wanted to read, and am very glad that I did. Link to review of Stuart MacBride's Cold Granite (@HarperCollinsAU ) in comments.

Elaine Castillo’s Moderation (@AllenAndUnwin) is a gritty and thought-provoking literary near-future tech drama and sharp-edged romcom. Full review in comments.

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The Book of Lost Hours (@AllenAndUnwin), Hayley Gelfuso’s debut novel, features an engaging take on time travel and an epic romance in impactful historical fiction. Link to full review in comments.

My full review: bookloverbookreviews.com/2025/08/the-it…

The Italian Secret (@HarperCollinsAU) is the third thrilling instalment in @Tara_Moss' action-packed historical Billie Walker PI Mysteries. I explain why this is a must-read series - link in comments.

Till Death Us Do Part (@QuercusBooks) begins a new #cozymystery series by Reverend Penny Stephens starring an inquisitive vicar and her young family. Link to full review in comments.

My full review: bookloverbookreviews.com/2025/08/james-…

James McBride's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (@HachetteAus) garnered seemingly unanimous praise on its 2023 release and has since sold more than a million copies. That many people can't be wrong, right? Link to my full review in comments.

My full review: bit.ly/4nXzHd3

The White Crow (@HachetteAus), Michael Robotham’s second entertaining #crimethriller starring the young and feisty police constable Philomena McCarthy. See link to my #bookreview in comments.

Read my full review: bit.ly/3TAemIH

In History Lessons, her fiction debut, Zoe B Wallbrook introduces a refreshingly modern, geeky, gutsy #cozy #mystery heroine with strong series potential. 📖Link to full #bookreview in comments. @soho_press @NetGalley

My full review: bit.ly/4017nfs

Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ latest #novel, By Your Side (@PenguinBooksAus ) is an hilarious life-affirming mid-life drama exploring love and grief with a mystery twist. Fellow Stella fans will connect with leading lady, Linda Standish. Link to my #review in comments.

I laughed out loud - read my full review bit.ly/4kU4IwA

So Far Gone is Jess Walter’s new gripping darkly comedic #literaryfiction exploring the perils of modern American society. We reviewed the @HarperAudio #audiobook narrated by Edoardo Ballerini courtesy of @librofm - link in comments.