Category: Book Industry

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Isolation Publicity with Caz Goodwin

Ashleigh

Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Caz Goodwin

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Isolation Publicity with Tanya Heaslip

Ashleigh

Due to recent events, many Australian authors have had to cancel book launches and festival appearances. For some, this means new novels, series continuations and debut novels are heading into this scary, strange world without much publicity or attention. The good news is, you can still buy books – online or get your local bookstore… Continue reading Isolation Publicity with Tanya Heaslip

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The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Provence by Katrina Nannestad

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Title: The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Provence Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 22nd October 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: 'FANS OF ... JACQUELINE HARVEY WILL LOVE THIS BOOK' - Kids' Book Review on The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome When Freja and Tobias arrive in Claviers,… Continue reading The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Provence by Katrina Nannestad

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Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar by Clara Vulliamy

Ashleigh

Title: Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar Author: Clara Vulliamy Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 5th August 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $9.99 Synopsis: A hilarious new series from Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective, about grumpy cat Marshmallow Pie and his reluctant pursuit of stardom. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat… Continue reading Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar by Clara Vulliamy

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Max Booth, Future Sleuth: Chip Blip by Cameron Macintosh and Dave Atze

Ashleigh

Title: Max Booth, Future Sleuth: Chip Blip Author: Cameron Macintosh and Dave Atze Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 13th July 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 130 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: It’s 2424. Super Sleuth Max Booth is uncovering the secrets of mysterious 20th Century gadgets. His faithful, but slightly neurotic robodog Oscar… Continue reading Max Booth, Future Sleuth: Chip Blip by Cameron Macintosh and Dave Atze

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Toffle Towers: Order in the Court by Tim Harris, Illustrated by James Foley

Ashleigh

Title: Toffle Towers: Order in the Court Author: Tim Harris, Illustrated by James Foley Genre: Fiction, Humour Publisher: Puffin Published: 4th August 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The adventures at Toffle Towers hotel continue as the manager - 10-year-old Chegwin Toffle - battles with blizzards, rioting guests and hostile takeover attempts! Join… Continue reading Toffle Towers: Order in the Court by Tim Harris, Illustrated by James Foley

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Battle of Book Week (Yours Troolie, Alice Toolie #3) by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Georgia Draws A House

Ashleigh

Title: Battle of Book Week (Yours Troolie, Alice Toolie #3) Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Georgia Draws A House Genre: Humour, Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th August 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Alice Toolie - seriously famous Youtootuber - and her best enemy Jimmy Cook are back to… Continue reading Battle of Book Week (Yours Troolie, Alice Toolie #3) by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Georgia Draws A House

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What Zola did on Tuesday by Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb Hudson

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Title: What Zola did on TuesdayAuthor: Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb HudsonGenre: FictionPublisher: Puffin AustraliaPublished: 4th August 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 96Price: $12.99Synopsis: From the author of Looking for Alibrandi comes this gorgeous series to engage and entertain newly independent young readers.Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the… Continue reading What Zola did on Tuesday by Melina Marchetta, Illustrated by Deb Hudson

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July 2020 Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In July, I read twenty-two books, and have managed to complete my Australian Women Writer’s Challenge – which I am still going with, and my Book Bingo Challenge. All those posts are written and scheduled, as are several others for reviews and my isolation publicity series, which ends on the twenty-first of this month. I’ve… Continue reading July 2020 Wrap Up

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The Adventures of Princess Peony by Nette Hilton, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford

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Title: The Adventures of Princess Peony Author: Nette Hilton, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st August 2020 Format: Paperback Pages:144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Princess Peony stars here in her first two adventures, reminding young readers why her princess credentials are as strong as they ever were. The Adventures of Princess… Continue reading The Adventures of Princess Peony by Nette Hilton, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford