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The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre

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Title: The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse Author: Jayne McIntyre Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 17th March 2026 Format: Hardcover. Pages: 224 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: When Eva Feather’s (very human) father gets turned into an owl by the dreaded Gripps, her mother whisks Eva and her sisters away to the mysterious Australian… Continue reading The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre

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Double Act: Eirene Mort & Nora Kate Weston by Dr Sylvia Martin

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Title: Double Act: Eirene Mort & Nora Kate Weston Author: Dr Sylvia Martin Genre: Biography Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $36.99 Synopsis: The incredible 60-year creative partnership between Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston is explored in intricate detail in a moving new biography from NLA Publishing. Eirene… Continue reading Double Act: Eirene Mort & Nora Kate Weston by Dr Sylvia Martin

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#AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed

Ashleigh

I managed to complete my Nix level early this year, as I have already had quite a few young adult books cross my path in my reading and reviewing. They’ve covered quite a wide range of genres and stories so far, and it’s going to be interesting to see what else I come across over… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed

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February 2026 Reading Round Up

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This February I read 27 books. Most were review books, and most were by women. I reviewed 23 of the books I read, and there are some other reviews coming in the next few months. I’m also getting through my reading challenges for the year, and ticking off thing as I go or as I… Continue reading February 2026 Reading Round Up

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Dymocks Reading Challenge March: Boundless Journeys

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Welcome to the March prompts, with the theme Boundless Journeys. The prompts can be found on monthly posts on the Dymocks website on their blog, and you can get templates for social media through their Instagram channel, which is linked on the blog page. If you’re on Storygraph, there is also a challenge page to… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge March: Boundless Journeys

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Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? Titch knows… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Treeshape by Trace Balla

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Title: Treeshape Author: Trace Balla Genre: Memoir Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 136 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: An extraordinary, inspiring and hope-filled graphic novel from the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime, Rockhopping, Landing with Wings and Leaf-light, Trace Balla's stunning memoir reveals her personal and life-changing experiences of place, her understanding of the natural… Continue reading Treeshape by Trace Balla

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The Counting Sheep by Natashia Curtin

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Title: The Counting Sheep Author: Natashia Curtin Genre: Humour Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Pages: Price: $24.99 Synopsis: There once were four friends who loved playing music together. But every time they began to play, something strange happened ... What if every time your band played music everyone fell fast asleep? This… Continue reading The Counting Sheep by Natashia Curtin

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Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin

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Title: Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak Author: Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 66 Price: $11.99 Synopsis: When Poppy was born, it was ɑ long time before she could come home from the hospital, so when Jessie-Dog has ɑ puppy that's… Continue reading Poppy and the Pipsqueak: The Mighty Pipsqueak by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Amie Sabadin

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The Reading(s) Challenge 2026

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I wasn’t going to add another challenge, but the Reading(s) Challenge 2026 looked interesting, and it’s running from February to November, so one prompt a month. I will hopefully be able to fill all of these in, even if it means some re-reading where necessary. Doing that will be good, and ensure that I will… Continue reading The Reading(s) Challenge 2026