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Ella at Eden: The Missing Piece by Laura Sieveking

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Title: Ella at Eden: The Missing Piece Author: Laura Sieveking Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The Eden College musicians have been given an amazing opportunity to play in a concert at the Sydney Opera House! Not only will they be on a world-class stage,… Continue reading Ella at Eden: The Missing Piece by Laura Sieveking

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Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter

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Title: Briar Book of the Dead Author: A.G. Slatter Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Publisher: Titan Books Published: 13th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: Ellie Briar is the first non-witch to be born into her family for generations. The Briar family of witches run the town of Silverton, caring for its inhabitants with… Continue reading Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter

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The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-Up by Kate Solly

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Title: The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-Up Author: Kate Solly Genre: Cozy Crime Publisher: Affirm Published: 31st December 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: Meet Fleck Parker: Mother, Crafter and Amateur Detective.Fleck loves a good puzzle. She spends most of her time feeling invisible, caring for three small children, and that's fine, really.… Continue reading The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-Up by Kate Solly

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Secret Keeper by Di Walker

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Title: Secret Keeper Author: Di Walker Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Change was coming. Possibly sooner than any of the friends were prepared for. Nell and Eden have been best friends forever. But now they are at the end of Year 6 and on… Continue reading Secret Keeper by Di Walker

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Vesper Jones and Marshmallow by Karen Hendriks

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Title: Vesper Jones and Marshmallow Author: Karen Hendriks Genre: Fiction Publisher: Starfish Bay Books Published: 5th August 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Vesper Jones and her cat use a dream controller to banish Scary Things from their dreams. Vesper Jones has grown tired of Scary Things entering her dreams. So, with the… Continue reading Vesper Jones and Marshmallow by Karen Hendriks

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#KT Book Bingo 2025 Completed

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Another #KTBookBingo completed! This was a tricky one at first, and one I thought would take me much longer to complete. But some books just worked so well in each category, and at times I had multiple choices. I got there in the end though, and can now focus on the rest of my reading… Continue reading #KT Book Bingo 2025 Completed

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Lady’s Knight by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

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Title: Lady’s Knight Author: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: A rollercoaster of a medieval romp and a sapphic love story, set in a world of dragons, witches and excellent snacks from NYT bestselling duo, Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner. Perfect… Continue reading Lady’s Knight by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

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Friday Barnes: In Plain Sight (Friday Barnes #13) by R.A. Spratt

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Title: Friday Barnes: In Plain Sight (Friday Barnes #13) Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Crime/Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 10th June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Friday Barnes hits New York City in this latest instalment of the bestselling detective series. When Princess Ingrid is kidnapped, along with her fiancé, Binky Pelly, it’s… Continue reading Friday Barnes: In Plain Sight (Friday Barnes #13) by R.A. Spratt

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June 2025 Reading Round Up

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In June, I completed the reading for a big thing I have spent months doing, and started to get back on top of my review books. There’s still a way to go, but I’m working hard to clear things up so I can focus on some books I have had in my queue for over… Continue reading June 2025 Reading Round Up

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When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter

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Title: When Dark Waters Burn Author: Zena Shapter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: 1st June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Stay out of sight. Stay hidden under the lake. Even as giant water-ants scout the surface, and deadly trees slop their hungry roots along the shoreline. For unrest surges in the… Continue reading When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter