I managed to read fifteen books in May, so I'm still keeping my monthly average. Of these, about 11 were by Australian women - one was for work, so I haven't reviewed it, but have reviewed all the others, and some of the reviews were published in June, as I finished the books as the… Continue reading May 2019 Round Up
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The Lost Magician by Piers Torday
Title: The Lost Magician Author: Piers Torday Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction/Magical Realism Publisher: Quercus Published: 7th May 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 340 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: 'If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.' The new spellbinding fantasy adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of THE LAST WILD trilogy. 'If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.' The new… Continue reading The Lost Magician by Piers Torday
Children of the Dragon: The Race for the Red Dragon by Rebecca Lim
Title: Children of the Dragon: The Race for the Red Dragon Author: Rebecca Lim Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 6th May 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The Race for the Red Dragon is the thrilling second book in the action-packed Children of the Dragon series. Qing sat bolt upright, her head… Continue reading Children of the Dragon: The Race for the Red Dragon by Rebecca Lim
April Round Up
In April, I read twenty-three books, and added to most of my challenges. No updates for my Jane Austen Challenge this month, but I am working on it. I have read 60 books towards my overall challenge and the #Dymocks52Challenge, and I'm at 28 books for the Australian Women Writer's Challenge - 29 if I… Continue reading April Round Up
Book Bingo Eight – Double Bingo: A Book Set in an exotic location and a book by an author you’ve never read before
Hello, and welcome to week eight of book bingo with Amanda and Theresa. This week, I'm taking on another double bingo, and ticking off a book set in an exotic location, and a book by an author I have never read before. In all honesty, both books could fit into the second category, and one… Continue reading Book Bingo Eight – Double Bingo: A Book Set in an exotic location and a book by an author you’ve never read before
Archibald the Naughtiest Elf in the World Causes Trouble with The Easter Bunny by Skye Davidson, Illustrated by Ágnes Rokiczky
Title: Archibald the Naughtiest Elf in the World Causes Trouble with The Easter Bunny Author: Skye Davidson, Illustrated by Ágnes Rokiczky Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Elephant Tree Publishing Published: 8th April 2019 Format: Paperback Pages:32 Price: $20 Synopsis: Archibald is the naughtiest elf in the whole wide world, who loves nothing more than doing extremely mischievous… Continue reading Archibald the Naughtiest Elf in the World Causes Trouble with The Easter Bunny by Skye Davidson, Illustrated by Ágnes Rokiczky
March Round Up 2019
I read twelve books in March, and like previous months, some reviews are yet to go up, whilst others were just work books or books I did not review. Below is my progress for each challenge: Overall/Dymocks 52 Challenge 27. The Incredible Hulk by Alex Irvine Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte The Wolf and… Continue reading March Round Up 2019
Mermaid Holidays: The Talent Show by Delphine Davis and Adele K Thomas (illustrator)
Title: Mermaid Holidays: The Talent Show Author: Delphine Davis and Adele K Thomas (illustrator) Genre: Children's Fantasy Publisher: Puffin Published: 2nd April 2019 Format: Paperback Pages:120 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: Sophia, Willow, Chloe and Olivia have been best friends since they were merbies. Even though they don't go to school together, whenever they come home to… Continue reading Mermaid Holidays: The Talent Show by Delphine Davis and Adele K Thomas (illustrator)
Cover Reveal: Illustrated Goblet of Fire
An announcement has been made recently about the upcoming release of the next in the illustrated editions of Harry Potter. Below are the details about the release and cover reveal for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I'm looking forward to adding it to my library with the first three. Release from the Publisher:… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Illustrated Goblet of Fire
Zebra and Other Short Stories by Debra Adelaide
Title: Zebra and Other Short Stories Author: Debra Adelaide Genre: Fiction Publisher: Picador Published: 29th January 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 326 Price: $29.99 Synopsis:A body buried in a suburban backyard. A suicide pact worthy of Chekhov. A love affair born in a bookshop. The last days of Bennelong. And a very strange gift for a… Continue reading Zebra and Other Short Stories by Debra Adelaide
The Book Muse 