The reading challenges I am taking part in in 2026 are: Goal: 150 Disney:44 Disney Princesses: 4 Disney Heroes: 4 Furry Friends: 4 Sassy Sidekicks: 4 Pixar Pals: 4 Disney Destinations: 4 Magical Objects: 4 Villains: 4 Sensational Six: 4 Disney Songs: 4 Bonus – Disney Babies: 4 The Nerd Daily:52 Dymocks – total to… Continue reading 2026 Reading Challenges
Category: #AussieAuthors2026
Sunday Reilly is All Out of F*cks to Give by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios
Title: Sunday Reilly is All Out of F*cks to Give Author: Meaghan Wilson Anastasios Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Fourth Horseman Books Published: 20th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 296 Price: $5.99 Kindle/$26.99 Paperback Synopsis: SUNDAY REILLY IS ALL OUT OF F*CKS TO GIVE Life might be telling Sunday Reilly she’s past her use-by date. But she’s… Continue reading Sunday Reilly is All Out of F*cks to Give by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios
Alice-Miranda Shows the Way by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda Shows the Way Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery/Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 16th July 2019/1st August 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: It’s a race to the finish as Winchesterfield gets set for the annual show. Alice-Miranda has a birthday to celebrate, and a village show to look forward to! One of… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Shows the Way by Jacqueline Harvey
AussieYAChallenge 2026
Amy at Lost in a Good Book is hosting the #AussieYAChallenge again in 2026 to read more Australian Young Adult books throughout the year. You can find the challenge page at Storygraph again here and here, with prompts to encourage you to read diversely. This year’s prompts are: I always enjoy this challenge, because I… Continue reading AussieYAChallenge 2026
Every Word by Ellie Marney
Title: Every Word Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Mystery/Crime Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Sparks fly when Watts follows Mycroft to London in this second sophisticated thriller about the teen crime-fighting pair. Rachel is still getting used to the idea of Mycroft being her boyfriend when… Continue reading Every Word by Ellie Marney
A Dash of Adventure by Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys
Title: A Dash of Adventure Author: Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys Genre: Fiction Publisher: Little Steps Publishing Published: December 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $16.95 – $29.95 AUD Synopsis: A Dash of Adventure is a fun and exciting new children’s book that celebrates imagination, family, inclusion and adventure.Ideal for kids,… Continue reading A Dash of Adventure by Julie Williams & Mitch Oates, illustrated by Caroline Keys
Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda in New York Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 16th July 2019/1st February 2012 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda takes a bite out of the Big Apple! Alice-Miranda is in bustling New York City. It's a blur of skyscrapers, hot dog carts, chats with zoo animals and… Continue reading Alice-Miranda in New York by Jacqueline Harvey
Book Grocer Book Bingo 2026
I’m participating in the Book Grocer Book Bingo again this year, and using the genre challenge to see what genres I read. There are a few that I don’t usually read, and sometimes that cross over into what I do read. The prompts this year are interesting, and I am sure there are many I… Continue reading Book Grocer Book Bingo 2026
Dymocks Reading Challenge
In 2026, instead of releasing their prompts seasonally or yearly, Dymocks is using their Instagram channel to release a few prompts at a time. To participate this year, you have to be on Instagram and part of their channel to get these prompts. Only getting a few prompts at a time might be a tad… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge
2026 #KTBookBingo
Another year, another book bingo with Peggy Anne Reads and Runs. It’s in its ninth year, with 25 prompts to check off in any way you choose. I always aim to tick them all off, and there are a few I already have ideas for. Others will need a bit more research, will be found… Continue reading 2026 #KTBookBingo
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