Category: Australian literature

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Total Men

Ashleigh

So, in 2025, I read 44 books by men from around the world, with a focus on lesser-known Australian men. Yes, they get their own post because it’s much easier to split things up when you’ve read over 200 books, and make separate posts for things so people can find what they want in these… Continue reading Total Men

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December 2025 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In December 2025, I read 16 books. Some were for reviews that will appear later in 2026, whilst others were ones I read for my own interest. Some were review books or books I wanted to read and review. December was a slower review month, so I was able to catch up on some other… Continue reading December 2025 Reading Round Up

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#AussieYAChallenge 2025 Completed

Ashleigh

And that’s a wrap on this year’s #AussieYAChallenge. 45 books read, and all the prompts marked off. Some of the books I read probably also crossed over into children’s and middle grade for various reasons, which I aimed to explain in the reviews. And I did my best to read as diversely as possible, as… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge 2025 Completed

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My Favourite Books of 2025

Ashleigh

I haven’t done this for a while, because whenever I see posts about people’s top ten reads of the year, I never know what to put on mine. Somehow, I always end up with more than ten, or not quite ten, or I’ll have read a series during the year, and have enjoyed all of… Continue reading My Favourite Books of 2025

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Readings Book Bingo Completed-ish

Ashleigh

 One final challenge I took part in this year was the Readings book bingo. I managed to tick every prompt apart from the cookbook prompt off, which probably had more to do with time than anything else. 2024 Prize Winner:  A Gift from the Birds by Caroline Stills (Text Prize 2024) A debut author: Earth… Continue reading Readings Book Bingo Completed-ish

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Alice-Miranda at Sea by Jacqueline Harvey

Ashleigh

Title: Alice-Miranda at Sea Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 7th May 2019/1st August 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Mystery and intrigue above deck and below! Alice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where Aunty Gee is hosting the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence… Continue reading Alice-Miranda at Sea by Jacqueline Harvey

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Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead by Jacqueline Harvey

Ashleigh

Title: Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 7th May 2019, first published 2011 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $1699 Synopsis: The tiny girl has TWO schools to save in this awfully lovely adventure. The tiny girl has TWO schools to save in this awfully lovely adventure. Alice-Miranda is thrilled… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead by Jacqueline Harvey

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The 113th Assistant Librarian: Lost in a Book by Stuart Wilson

Ashleigh

Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian: Lost in a Book Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th September 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The exciting sequel to The 113th Assistant Librarian is here! Oliver has settled into his life as the 113th assistant librarian. He loves his job – even though it… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian: Lost in a Book by Stuart Wilson

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Alice-Miranda on Holiday by Jacqueline Harvey

Ashleigh

Title: Alice-Miranda on Holiday Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 1st September 2010 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The ever so exciting sequel to Alice-Miranda at School Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale. And now Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school’s second-best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice-Miranda’s family for term… Continue reading Alice-Miranda on Holiday by Jacqueline Harvey

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The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Mother Muddle by Katrina Nannestad

Ashleigh

Title: The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Mother Muddle Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240                Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called… Continue reading The Travelling Bookshop: Mim and the Mother Muddle by Katrina Nannestad