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My Reading Journey February 2022

Ashleigh

In February I read thirty books and have almost completed my reading challenges. I’ve hit my target for the Aussie Author Reading Challenge. There are only a few books I haven’t reviewed – mostly books I have had to read for my work as a quiz writer haven’t been reviewed. I’ve read a variety of… Continue reading My Reading Journey February 2022

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The Howling Hag Mystery by Nicki Thornton

Ashleigh

Title: The Howling Hag Mystery Author: Nicki Thornton Genre: Mystery Publisher: Chicken House Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 362 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When there’s a murder in Twinhills and a hag is heard howling at the local inn, Raven Charming realizes she may not be the only secret witch in the village. With… Continue reading The Howling Hag Mystery by Nicki Thornton

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit 120th Anniversary Edition by Beatrix Potter

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Title: The Tale of Peter Rabbit 120th Anniversary Edition Author: Beatrix Potter Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House/Warne Published: 1st March 2022 (originally published 1902) Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Celebrate Peter Rabbit's 120th birthday with this brand new picture book edition of the original Tale. Our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit, is… Continue reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit 120th Anniversary Edition by Beatrix Potter

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The Unfunny Bunny by Adrian Beck and James Hart

Ashleigh

Title: The Unfunny Bunny Author: Adrian Beck and James Hart Genre: Easter stories Publisher: Penguin Random House/Puffin Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A most EGG-cellent Easter story by Adrian Beck and James Hart that will have the whole family laughing out loud. ’Twas the night before EASTERWhen I spotted… Continue reading The Unfunny Bunny by Adrian Beck and James Hart

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A-Z of Australian Animals by Jennifer Cossins

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Title: A-Z of Australian Animals Author: Jennifer Cossins Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Published: 23rd February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A beautifully illustrated anthology of 26 of Australia's most fascinating animals from CBCA Honour Book author/illustrator Jennifer Cossins. From the award-winning creator of A-Z OF ENDANGERED ANIMALS comes a stunning non-fiction picture… Continue reading A-Z of Australian Animals by Jennifer Cossins

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Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise by Charles Fuge

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Title: Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise Author: Charles Fuge Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 16th February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A Little Wombat story about sharing, new friends, and of course, Easter eggs. Little Wombat is busy collecting eggs on his Easter hunt when he sees Rabbit hop by wearing… Continue reading Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise by Charles Fuge

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My January 2022 Reading Update

Ashleigh

Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 16/24 Dymocks Reading Challenge: 18/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 15/24 Goal: 25/150 Australian Women: 13 Australian Men: 3 Australian: 16 Non-Australian: 9 I made a good start on my reading in January – I got through all the review books sent to me that have been slated for release between January and… Continue reading My January 2022 Reading Update

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Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat by Monica McInerny

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Title: Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat Author: Monica McInerny Genre: Contemporary, magical realism Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd November 2021 Format: Hardcover Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: This heartwarming story by award-winning and bestselling author Monica McInerney will delight readers young and old. Marcie Gill hasn’t had a great start to the Christmas holidays.… Continue reading Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat by Monica McInerny

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Challenge Completed – Australian Women Writers Challenge 2021

Ashleigh

2021 marks the end of the Australian Women Writer’s challenge as a general challenge focusing on women authors throughout Australian history. From next year, it shifts focus to the unknown, lesser recognised authors from the 19th and early 20th century. Interesting, but I don’t think I’ll be able to focus on that with all my… Continue reading Challenge Completed – Australian Women Writers Challenge 2021

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Monty, Dog Detective: The Bone Ranger by Louisa Bennet

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Title: Monty, Dog Detective: The Bone Ranger Author: Louisa Bennet Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 22nd November 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $32.95 Synopsis: Book 2 in the Monty Dog Detective series, The Bone Ranger finds the indomitable team of Monty and Rose on the trail of a new mystery. Monty, the food-obsessed, naughty, and totally… Continue reading Monty, Dog Detective: The Bone Ranger by Louisa Bennet