General fiction

Books that won’t fit in just one genre and which are accessible to most readers

October 2, 2009January 21, 2013

How to Break Your Own Heart by Maggie Alderson

General fiction, Reviews, Romantic elements

If I’d known this books isn’t a romance, I wouldn’t have picked it up—it’s not the sort of premise I’d invest time in unless I know there will be a ... Read more

September 26, 2009February 8, 2014

Addition by Toni Jordan

*Keepers, Contemporary romance, General fiction, Reviews, Romance, Romantic elements

I loved this book. Grace and Seamus are at times lovely, sad, thrilling, devastating and always unpredictable. It was an absolute pleasure to be in their company.

September 18, 2009February 8, 2014

Blue Noise by Debra Oswald

General fiction, Reviews, Romantic elements, Teen fiction

Not the most sophisticated young adult novel, but it has an accessible style and uplifting message that may suit young teens or older reluctant readers.

June 19, 2009November 22, 2011

Keeping it in the Family by Sinéad Moriarty

General fiction, Reviews, Romantic elements

Anyone who grew up in a large immigrant family will have no trouble relating to the characters. And if you’re marrying into such a family, this book may give you ... Read more

May 19, 2009February 8, 2014

Disco Boy by Dominic Knight

*Keepers, General fiction, Reviews, Romantic elements

I read the first 3 chapters and thought, Oh, my god, I know these people! Charming, witty and very Aussie—this one’s a keeper.