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Book Bestie’s Bingo Update

Ashleigh

I have almost finished my Book Bestie’s Bingo – the only prompt I have to complete is the Celebrity Book Club one, and this is the prompt in these challenges I most often struggle with as they’re often books that I don’t like, or genres I don’t read, or books that are overly hyped –… Continue reading Book Bestie’s Bingo Update

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Two more book bingo rows completed.

Ashleigh

Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.

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February 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 20 books in February, mostly Australian books, with two English authors. One of these, The Secret Garden, was a buddy read with my Facebook blogging community, which was a lot of fun and we discussed the characters and themes of the book, which was written in 11911, and captures the attitudes of a… Continue reading February 2023 Reading Round Up

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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

Ashleigh

In 2023, the Dymocks Reading Challenge is doing something a little differently – they’re doing challenges season by season, so I’m going to give it a go and see how many books per category I can read. For autumn – March, April, and May 2023, I am hoping to get started as soon as I can… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

Ashleigh

I know I have only just ticked off another row, but I now have three rows completed for book bingo – I think I have five squares left to fill. The book featuring a chef is going to be tricky, so hopefully I can find something in what I have on my shelves. So, I’m… Continue reading Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

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Second Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

Ashleigh

I have completed my second row for the Book Bestie’s Bingo – and this one intersects with my previous one at the less than 250 pages option. I’m ticking these off as I find the books that fit into the prompts, so some may take a little longer than others, but most, like these ones,… Continue reading Second Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

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January 2023 Wrap Up Post

Ashleigh

2023 got off to a good start – I found a few reading challenges that won’t be too stressful, and I am almost finished the Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge, and am half way through the Book Bestie’s Bingo. The QBD challenge will take a little longer – partially due to finding some books and partially… Continue reading January 2023 Wrap Up Post

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First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed

Ashleigh

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

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2022 Reading Round-up

Ashleigh

In 2022, I read 283 books, and 207 were by Australian authors. 172 were by Australian women, and some of those were co-authored by men. Most books I read overall were by women – a total of 229, so I was on track with my goals to read more women and more Australian women in… Continue reading 2022 Reading Round-up

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In 2022, I read 229 books by women authors, with 172 by Australian women. I read as diversely as I could, with the majority of my books being ones I was sent to review or chose to read. I usually stick to authors, series, or genres I know, with a focus on children’s authors to… Continue reading Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up