On the 8th of February, 2018, the long-list for one of Australia's most prestigious literary prizes was announced. The Stella Prize - a prize that recognises the contribution to literature of Australian Women Writers - announced its twelve-book long list yesterday in a year when women's voices and diverse voices are starting to be heard… Continue reading 2018 Stella Prize Longlist
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The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Title: The War that Saved My Life Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Genre: Historical Fiction, Children’s and YA Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 16th May 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: · Winner, Newbery Honor Book, United States, 2016 Winner, Schneider Family Book Award, United States, 2016 Shortlisted, West Australian Young Readers' Book Award, 2017… Continue reading The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Eventual Poppy Day by Libby Hathorn
Title: Eventual Poppy Day Author: Libby Hathorn Genre: YA, Historical Fiction Publisher: Angus&Robertson, an imprint of HarperCollins Published: 23rd February, 2015 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Shooting stars, kisses, grenades and the lumbering tanks. And the shrieking skies and the shaking comrades: 'Up and over, lads!' And I know it is time again… Continue reading Eventual Poppy Day by Libby Hathorn
Book Bingo Two: A book with a number in the title, a book based on a true story, a book by an Australian woman
The next square I managed to fill was the last square in the fourth row a book with a number in the title. This also filled in a book published in 2018 for my other challenge and ticked off another book in the Australian Women Writer’s challenge – I have many books that will… Continue reading Book Bingo Two: A book with a number in the title, a book based on a true story, a book by an Australian woman
Graevale (Medoran Chronicles #4) by Lynette Noni
Title: Graevale (Medoran Chronicles #4) Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 1st February 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 450 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: ‘Light of dark, only one can win. This world cannot survive in shades of grey.’ Now that Aven Dalmarta sits upon the throne of Meya, Alex must race against the… Continue reading Graevale (Medoran Chronicles #4) by Lynette Noni
The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge by Kali Napier *Debut novel*
Title: The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge Author: Kali Napier Genre: Historical Fiction/Literary Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 30th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 410 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Every family has secrets that bind them together. A heart-rending story of a guesthouse keeper and his wife who attempt to start over, from devastatingly talented debut author Kali… Continue reading The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge by Kali Napier *Debut novel*
Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-Time Husband by Barbara Toner
Title: Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-Time Husband Author: Barbara Toner Genre: Literary, Historical Publisher: Penguin Random House/Bantam Published: 29th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages:352 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A charming and witty novel, set in a small country town in 1919. ‘When Adelaide Nightingale, Louisa Worthington, Maggie O’Connell and Pearl McCleary threw caution to the winds… Continue reading Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-Time Husband by Barbara Toner
The Last Train by Sue Lawrence
Title: The Last Train Author: Sue Lawrence Genre: Historical Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Sue Lawrence serves up a brilliant historical mystery, meticulously researched and densely plotted, with plenty of twists and a gripping climax. At 7 p.m. on 28 December 1879, a violent… Continue reading The Last Train by Sue Lawrence
The Endsister by Penni Russon
Title: The Endsister Author: Penni Russon Genre: Children’s Literature Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Unforgettable characters, chaotic family life and an intriguing ghost story combine in this funny, absorbing tale of a family who inherit a mansion on the other side of the world. 'I… Continue reading The Endsister by Penni Russon
Book Bingo One: A Book Set More Than 100 Years Ago
To kick off my book bingo, I have a book that would have ticked off three squares. However, as with the Popsugar Challenge, I would like to see if I can do a different book for each square. Throughout this challenge, I will be marking off squares as the books fit… Continue reading Book Bingo One: A Book Set More Than 100 Years Ago
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