Title: Rainbow the Koala Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 12th April 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A heartfelt and hopeful early reader graphic novel series featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change, from the award-winning creator of Pawcasso. Hi! I'm Rainbow and… Continue reading Rainbow the Koala by Remy Lai
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March 2022 Reading Round-up
In March I read twenty-one books. Most of them were Australian books, and mostly Australian women. Some are not out yet (at date of posting this), and three were quiz books, so I haven’t reviewed those. I have almost finished my Dymocks and QBD reading challenges. Even though I am well past my level for… Continue reading March 2022 Reading Round-up
The Jane Austen Remedy by Ruth Wilson
Title: The Jane Austen Remedy Author: Ruth Wilson Genre: Biography Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: An uplifting and delightfully bookish memoir about an 89-year-old woman who reclaims her life by re-reading each of Jane Austen's novels. As she approached the age of seventy, Ruth Wilson… Continue reading The Jane Austen Remedy by Ruth Wilson
Get Ready, Mama! by Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li
Title: Get Ready, Mama! Author: Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li Genre: Fiction Publisher: EK Books Published: 1st April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Even the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn’t want to get ready! Getting… Continue reading Get Ready, Mama! by Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li
Whisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft
Title: Whisper on the Wind Author: Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A stunning picture book about separation, connection and reunion from the team behind the glorious Iceberg, renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. This is the windthat… Continue reading Whisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft
The Scarlet Cross by Lyn McFarlane
Title: The Scarlet Cross Author: Lyn McFarlane Genre: Crime Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Meredith Griffin manages the emergency department at St Jude Hospital. A specialist inpsychiatric nursing, she’s also an expert at hiding her own problems – and solving everyoneelse’s. When women with the same… Continue reading The Scarlet Cross by Lyn McFarlane
Mikki and Me and the Out-of-Tune Tree by Marion Roberts
Title: Mikki and Me and the Out-of-Tune Tree Author: Marion Roberts Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: After becoming attuned to the songs of the forest and setting up a successful social media nature channel, Alberta Bracken and Mikki Watanabe are determined to pull… Continue reading Mikki and Me and the Out-of-Tune Tree by Marion Roberts
Mary Ann and Captain Piper by Jessica North
Title: Mary Ann and Captain Piper Author: Jessica North Genre: History, Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 360 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: The fascinating story of the daughter of First Fleet convicts who managed to overcome her humble origins to become the mistress of the grandest home in colonial Sydney.… Continue reading Mary Ann and Captain Piper by Jessica North
The Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C. Shelley
Title: The Boy Who Hatched Monsters Author: T.C. Shelley Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 29th March 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Sam's life has always been strange. After all, his family have no idea that he's half monster, half fairy.But now he's keeping an even bigger secret. He alone has the power… Continue reading The Boy Who Hatched Monsters by T.C. Shelley
Seven Wherewithal Way by Samantha-Ellen Bound
Title: Seven Wherewithal Way Author: Samantha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 28th September 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Ferdinand fell out of the sky on the hottest day of the year, while Celeste and Esmerelda Barden were on the front porch eating ice-cream. Celeste is having the worst summer ever. Her… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way by Samantha-Ellen Bound
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