Tuesday, March 06, 2007


NEW NOVEL REVIEW

Way back on 14 November last I blogged this colourful 20 page free publication which I had picked up at the Bridgeway Cinema in Northcote. Well the March/April 2007 issue is now out and can be found at various bookstores, cinemas and cafes.

Again there is an interesting and eclectic mix of titles reviewed, 10 full page reviews with a further five covered more briefly.

Among them are The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany, the Song Before it is Sung by Justin Cartwright, The Solitude of Thomas Cave by Georgina Harding, The Museum of Doubt by James Meek and my pick of the best first book in recent months, Salmon Fishing in The Yemen by Paul Torday.

One suspects that the editing and production of this attractive and interesting publication is something of a labour of love for the very busy editor Annaliese Prickett although one should record the advertising support forthcoming from several independent booksellers:
Unity Books, the Women's Bookshop,Jason Books, Dear Reader, Wild Swans Bookstore, and Time Out. And also publishers Penguin Books and Allen & Unwin.

Hats off to you all for your support.

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