tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8349902928285941070..comments2024-03-08T18:09:41.549+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Night SwimmingDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35644292125889909192017-04-26T16:37:27.974+10:002017-04-26T16:37:27.974+10:00Thanks Casey. And isn't it strange that with s...Thanks Casey. And isn't it strange that with so many Kiwis living in Australia especially, they are more represented in Australian young adult. I love small town Australia and Night Swimming is absolutely brilliant!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81056169944886134222017-04-20T09:08:55.362+10:002017-04-20T09:08:55.362+10:00I can't wait to pick this up, I'm heading ...I can't wait to pick this up, I'm heading to the launch tonight and I'm going to grab myself a copy and maybe even read it on the way home. I just love contemporaries set in Aus and haven't read a YA that features Dementia that I can remember, I know there's been some when it's mentioned or that character works at an aged care facility but I don't think it's been one of the main themes in the book. <br />Also NZ rep! Seriously 80% of my highschool were born in NZ but I never see that repped in books so I'm really looking forward to that :)<br />Great Review Kells!Casey Smurphhttps://adoptabookaus.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86483359184522119242017-04-20T06:40:06.397+10:002017-04-20T06:40:06.397+10:00I think you'll adore this one Prabhleen, it...I think you'll adore this one Prabhleen, it's so wonderfully written and incredibly charming. Would love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81198406374128832582017-04-15T19:26:31.079+10:002017-04-15T19:26:31.079+10:00Wow I am so excited to read this! Great review Kel...Wow I am so excited to read this! Great review Kelly! Also, I am super excited because yay for diversity, and I am Indian, so always love to read some rep!<br />Prabhleen @ <a href="http://booksarelife987.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Booksarelife987</a>Prabhleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807090215607376503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22136132655333480832017-04-14T19:18:20.443+10:002017-04-14T19:18:20.443+10:00She's phenomenal. I loved every aspect, from s...She's phenomenal. I loved every aspect, from small town Australia, to our diverse communities, first love and dapper goats. It was beautiful. I can't wait to read her other titles.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-54904751888124708712017-04-14T18:30:58.512+10:002017-04-14T18:30:58.512+10:00I'm so excited for you! That's amazing! Ma...I'm so excited for you! That's amazing! Make sure you tell her how much we all love Night Swimming and casually ask what she's working on now.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22792567443105184092017-04-14T17:53:04.519+10:002017-04-14T17:53:04.519+10:00It's not fully explored as the main focus is o...It's not fully explored as the main focus is on Kirby's narrative, but both Iris and Clancey's parents are present, which in itself is a rarity in young adult. It's such a gentle and lovely read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-69399959301218878172017-04-14T17:28:32.859+10:002017-04-14T17:28:32.859+10:00It was wonderful wasn't it. I love young adult...It was wonderful wasn't it. I love young adult set in regional towns and this is by far one of the loveliest I've read thus far. I absolutely adored it. Thrilled you enjoyed it too Anisha.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83024404220503206462017-04-14T16:26:39.668+10:002017-04-14T16:26:39.668+10:00I feel like I spend so much time doing the same. I...I feel like I spend so much time doing the same. I'd have much more reading time if I got off the laptop and actually read. But you damn bloggers make it so bloody hard.<br /><br />Everyone, take a week off blogging so I can catch up.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88249049084757869622017-04-14T16:09:51.279+10:002017-04-14T16:09:51.279+10:00It's magnificent Ailyn, such a breath of fresh...It's magnificent Ailyn, such a breath of fresh air.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91932379045610542262017-04-14T14:30:03.002+10:002017-04-14T14:30:03.002+10:00Steph Bowe is such a young talented writer. I love... Steph Bowe is such a young talented writer. I love how her books are never about an easy insta love, but the characters take time to explore themselves and slowly develop their friendships with each other. It's just very pleasant to read.Anitya (Hooked To Books)https://www.hookedtobooks.com/best-floor-lamps/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49428372317065428562017-04-14T12:31:09.867+10:002017-04-14T12:31:09.867+10:00HOW GOOD IS IT THOUGHHHHHH. Actually I'm meeti...HOW GOOD IS IT THOUGHHHHHH. Actually I'm meeting Steph Bowe this weekend because she's in Sydney and we have a mutual writing partner and I'm so excited. I'll have to try not to fangirl too much.Loony Literatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592322807799645323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87263380417506658782017-04-14T00:27:25.162+10:002017-04-14T00:27:25.162+10:00This sounds like a delightful read. I am impressed...This sounds like a delightful read. I am impressed that it touches on diverse topics. Are the characters only mentioned as being from a different heritage or are there some background details included? I am glad it touches on mental illness etc as well. A well rounded bookResh Susanhttp://www.thebooksatchel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38754444136745222942017-04-13T12:25:44.481+10:002017-04-13T12:25:44.481+10:00I recently read and loved this book so so so much!...I recently read and loved this book so so so much! It was so cute and well written and I loved how it was set in outback Australia which is such a new sitting! Lovely review as per usual Kelly! <br /><br />xx Anisha @ <a href="https://sprinkledpages.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Sprinkled Pages</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879168744058988863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-40930416722857411622017-04-13T08:57:03.729+10:002017-04-13T08:57:03.729+10:00I love these characters already :-) I keep reading...I love these characters already :-) I keep reading all the reviews that are popping up on bloglovin and dying a little more inside because I’m restlessly eager to read this beauty.<br />I then think to myself “If I wasn’t online reading other people’s reviews I’d be able to get more of my own reading in........<br /><br /><br />But who am I kidding I really enjoy reading reviews – connecting to other book lovers, feeling a part of a something and all that.<br /><br />#LoveOzYA all the way :-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-18828654437384143492017-04-12T20:56:54.715+10:002017-04-12T20:56:54.715+10:00never have I ever been more intrigued with a trian...never have I ever been more intrigued with a triangle love storyailyn koayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876123482327351415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-60082316224890686292017-04-12T15:26:14.698+10:002017-04-12T15:26:14.698+10:00Australian fiction and in particular young adult, ...Australian fiction and in particular young adult, is just so wonderful Joy. You're an honourary Aussie.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38222399270528013362017-04-12T15:03:42.804+10:002017-04-12T15:03:42.804+10:00It's spectacular Karen, so spirited and beauti...It's spectacular Karen, so spirited and beautifully written. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39662227304336079642017-04-12T13:59:14.287+10:002017-04-12T13:59:14.287+10:00And the diversity isn't used to further the na...And the diversity isn't used to further the narrative either Verushka, is simply <i>is</i>. That's just another aspect I love about Aussie authors, they're wonderful at representing all aspects of our multicultural communities. Night Swimming is absolutely brilliant Verushka, I'd love to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-92089868738288958332017-04-12T13:50:25.907+10:002017-04-12T13:50:25.907+10:00I hadn't noticed that before Casey. We have su...I hadn't noticed that before Casey. We have such a large New Zealand born population and I can't recall having seen many if any New Zealand born characters in Australian young adult. Night Swimming is absolutely superb. I'd go as far as to say it's been one of my favourite contemporaries I've had the pleasure of reading. Period.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76806295501772497702017-04-12T13:36:28.207+10:002017-04-12T13:36:28.207+10:00It is absolutely magnificent Lauren, brilliantly w...It is absolutely magnificent Lauren, brilliantly written and the sense of friendship and family was incredibly lovely. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-54130195266085405422017-04-12T10:52:19.071+10:002017-04-12T10:52:19.071+10:00This sounds so good. There is something so delight...This sounds so good. There is something so delightful about reading small town life through the words of an Aussie author. I've read and cherished quite a few! I also love the cast of characters, the diversity you mentioned, and the wonderful quirkiness of the everyone and everything involved.Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21508303468758626392017-04-12T01:31:55.842+10:002017-04-12T01:31:55.842+10:00I saw you talking about this on Instagram. It soun...I saw you talking about this on Instagram. It sounds lovely.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17314420419773938282017-04-11T21:43:58.652+10:002017-04-11T21:43:58.652+10:00This is even better than I thought it would be YAY...This is even better than I thought it would be YAY! Wonderful review! (And llordy, the diversity is beaaautiful! A character of Indian descent in an Australian novel YAY!)Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-4833606982320725152017-04-11T14:40:07.569+10:002017-04-11T14:40:07.569+10:00I'm so excited to grab a copy of this! Great r...I'm so excited to grab a copy of this! Great review it seems so inclusive and aussie I need to read it also some NZ rep yay, I don't think I've read a book with NZ rep yet and basically 80% of my highschool was from NZ so it's a shame it's not in more ozya, can't wait for this launch :D Casey Smurphhttps://adoptabookaus.com/noreply@blogger.com