Title: Spice Road Author: Maiyam Ibrahim Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 488 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Set in an Arabian-inspired land, in this epic young adult fantasy, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother whose betrayal is now her nation's greatest threat. The first book in an epic… Continue reading Spice Road by Maiyam Ibrahim
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Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml
Title: Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml
Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas by Renee Treml
Title: Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas by Renee Treml
Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner
Title: Hope is the Thing Author: Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Uwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A highly original, beautiful and deeply meaningful picture book that sees the marvellous and inspiring world of birds through the eyes of a child and celebrates birds'… Continue reading Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner
First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed
As you know, this year one of my challenges is the Book Bestie’s Bingo. Well, it hasn’t taken me long to fill more than half the card, and get one bingo with another two on the way – I just have to find the books I am going to use for them. Below are the… Continue reading First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Title: Saving Francesca Author: Melina Marchetta Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin, Penguin Published: 5th June 2006 (First published 2003) Format: Paperback Pages: 242 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A memorable and much-loved Australian classic told with humour, compassion and joy, from the internationally bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Looking for Alibrandi. Francesca is at the beginning of her second… Continue reading Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
QBD Reading Challenge 2023
One final challenge I am doing this year is the QBD Reading Challenge. I enjoy this one because it has a mix of specific and open categories, so it is fairly easy to complete. Even the categories that might seem specific are open to interpretation, and for some of them, I have already used what… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge 2023
Dusty in the Outwilds by Rhiannon Williams
Title: Dusty in the Outwilds Author: Rhiannon Williams Genre: Adventure Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Published: 5th October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 296 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: An enchanting new adventure. An unforgettable land. And the perfect read for young fans of Kate DiCamillo and Karen Foxlee, by beloved Australian author Rhiannon Williams.Dusty has grown up hearing… Continue reading Dusty in the Outwilds by Rhiannon Williams
Book Bestie’s Bingo
This year I found a book bingo on the Never Ending Bookshelf Page, hosted by Amber - @books_and_bujo, Kell Donaldson @ Kell’s Bookmark Clique, and Jess at the Never Ending Bookshelf. It will take place primarily on #Bookstagram, but there will also be Facebook updates and I will be updating on my blog as I… Continue reading Book Bestie’s Bingo
Summer Reading Challenge 2023
As I said in my previous post, the Dymocks Reading Challenge has changed a little this year and is doing seasonal challenges. This is my introductory post for the Summer Reading Challenge, and I have already started the award winner, and another book – I will see where it fits when I have finished it… Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge 2023
The Book Muse 