Celebrating Together We Read & The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning

Today I am very pleased to be taking part in the showcase of Australia’s biggest online bookclub Together We Read (run from 16 – 30 August 2023). And to make this very special, Together We Read’s featured book is none other than The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning.

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you’re probably well aware that Australian historical fiction author, Kirsty Manning has become one of my favourite authors. So, when I was invited to help promote Together We Read (and by extension, further hype up Kirsty Manning’s fantastic novel), I couldn’t say no.

“Kirsty Manning’s latest novel has been winning the hearts of readers and critics worldwide. But if you’re unaware of it, here’s a little sneak peek of what it’s about, as featured in my book review.

This is the beginning of the adventures of Charlie James, an Australian reporter who takes up a position as foreign correspondent in Paris just before the outbreak of World War II.

Paris offers Charlie the chance to start over and escape a marriage she’d rather forget. But, having proved herself worthy of the front page in Australia will do her no favours in the City of Lights. Here, her seemingly misogynistic boss is dubious of her skills and she must work hard if she’s to ever get beyond the fashion and society columns of her new job.

But when she attends the illustrious ball of Lord and Lady Ashworth, the last thing she expects is to become embroiled in the murder of a billionaire. Now she must stay ahead of the story and find the murderer before it’s too late. Not only does her job depend on it, but her life just might as well.”

Intrigued? I’d be surprised if you weren’t.

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So exactly what is Together We Read and how do you take part?

Together We Read is an online book club dedicated to promoting the use of your local library to borrow books by Australian authors. This year’s chosen book is The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning.


To take part in Australia’s biggest annual online book club, you will need:

• A local library membership – join for free either online or in your local branch.
• The free Libby app on your device – download here. 
• August 16-30: Download The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning as an ebook or audiobook free of charge, with no holds or waiting, and get reading.
• Join the author and readers across Australia for an online discussion forum throughout the two weeks. Contribute to the discussion here.
• Come along to OverDrive’s live online zoom event with Kirsty Manning on Tuesday 29 August at 7.30pm AEST to meet the author, ask questions, and enjoy a well-rounded bookish discussion. Register here.

Learn more about Together We Read here, or discover Kirsty Manning’s other work (including her upcoming novel) via Allen & Unwin.