Romance

13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2012
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.
Book Reviews

Video Review 1: Don’t Judge These Books By Their Covers

Clare Cannon | 04 March 2012
First video review from the Good Reading Guide - tell us what you think!

A Waltz for Matilda

Clare Cannon | 14 February 2012
A fun, engaging, and edifying historical novel for teens and young adults.

Midnight in Austenland

Clare Cannon | 31 January 2012
A great children's author takes inspiration from an old favourite... and kills it.

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 02 January 2012
One of those little books that is well worth reading.

Lorna Doone

Tim Golden | 07 December 2011
A classic romance story.

Wisdom’s Kiss: a book for brave readers

Clare Cannon | 30 August 2011
I love Catherine Gilbert Murdock's writing because it is intelligent, highly unconventional and always makes me laugh.

Princess Ben (short for Benevolence)

Clare Cannon | 01 August 2011
A jewel of a book! A most original plot, deliciously witty expression, delightful characterisation and surprisingly deep themes.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Clare Cannon | 25 July 2011
Reading this book is like enjoying a cool, refreshing beverage on a hot day.

The FitzOsbornes in Exile

Jennifer Minicus | 13 July 2011
Jane Austen meets Madame Bovary in Michelle Cooper's second Montmaray Journal.

Birthmarked: a brilliant new dystopian series

Clare Cannon | 22 June 2011
Finally a series with characters you love spending time with.

A talented young author loses the plot

Clare Cannon | 19 March 2011
14 year old Alexandra Adornetto did quite a good job with her first adventure-fantasy novel for kids, but then she grew up.

Twilight Alternatives #3: When You Reach Me

Clare Cannon | 05 March 2011
This intriguing story for teens by first-time author Rebecca Stead is a refreshing surprise.

Dickens fans will enjoy Matthew Pearl’s The Last Dickens

Clare Cannon | 27 January 2011
An intriguing story around Dickens’ final and only half-finished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

44 Scotland Street: a novel for young adults who appreciate subtle humour

Clare Cannon | 21 January 2011
A witty novel chronicling the lives of the residents of 44 Scotland Street in Edinburgh.

For teens, for mothers, for grandmothers: A Rose for the ANZAC Boys

Clare Cannon | 15 January 2011
This is one of the most moving historical novels I've found.

Fair Stood the Wind for France

Tim Golden | 07 January 2011
A young soldier crash lands in wartime Occupied France and falls in love.

Twilight Alternative #2: Every Soul a Star

Clare Cannon | 01 January 2011
Here's one for Stargirl fans. A very interesting mix of characters, a little science, a lot of adventure, surprising friendships and just a little romance.

The Blue Sword

Tim Golden | 07 September 2010
The right mixture of action, romance and friendship make this a great book for pre-teen girls.

Beauty

Tim Golden | 23 August 2010
An enjoyable retelling of Beauty and the Beast depicts a loving family and generous neighbors.

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