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Books and Bites Bingo Update Two

Ashleigh

In the past four months, I have managed to fill in twenty out of twenty-five categories in Books and Bites Bingo with Monique Mulligan. I have a few of the others planned, and others I need to decide. I have three months to complete this and my other challenges and hope that I can make… Continue reading Books and Bites Bingo Update Two

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Books and Bites Book Bingo Wherever You Go

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Wherever you go: Wherever You Go (Around the World Supper Club) by Monique Mulligan One of the squares in Books and Bites book bingo with Monique Mulligan was Wherever You Go, her debut novel in the Around the World Supper Club series. Monique kindly sent me a copy to review, and it is linked here.… Continue reading Books and Bites Book Bingo Wherever You Go

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Book Bingo Nine 2020 – Themes of Culture

Ashleigh

For September’s Book Bingo with Amanda and Theresa, I am marking off the themes of culture square with The Republic of Birds by Jessica Miller and can report that the first row down has hit BINGO. Themes of culture was always going to be an open topic as well – there are so many ways… Continue reading Book Bingo Nine 2020 – Themes of Culture

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The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic by Cressida Cowell

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Title: The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic Author: Cressida Cowell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia/Hodder Published: 20th September 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The No.1 Bestselling Series. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful magic in an exciting fantasy adventure from the author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. The… Continue reading The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic by Cressida Cowell

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August 2020 Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In August, I read twenty-one books. Thirteen were written by Australian Women Writers, and all contributed to my challenges across the board. Several were part of series, and many were review books. Some I had been looking forward to, and one from Scholastic Australia, by comedian Rove McManus was a surprise arrival, and one that… Continue reading August 2020 Wrap Up

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Aussie Kids: Meet Matilda at the Festival by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, and Tania McCartney

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Title: Aussie Kids: Meet Matilda at the Festival Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, and Tania McCartney Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 1st September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Aussie Kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 6-8 years. From a NSW Zoo to a Victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm… Continue reading Aussie Kids: Meet Matilda at the Festival by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, and Tania McCartney

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Jinxed! The Curious Curse of Cora Bell by Rebecca McRitchie, Illustrated by Sharon O’Connor

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Title: Jinxed! The Curious Curse of Cora BellAuthor: Rebecca McRitchieGenre: FantasyPublisher: HarperCollins AustraliaPublished: 19th August 2019Format: PaperbackPages: 320Price: $19.99Synopsis: Magic awaits around every corner …Cora is eleven years old and missing one eye. She lives with an elderly lady named Dot in a room hidden behind a wall. In a crowded, industrial city, where everyone… Continue reading Jinxed! The Curious Curse of Cora Bell by Rebecca McRitchie, Illustrated by Sharon O’Connor

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The Daughter of Victory Lights by Kerri Turner

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Title: The Daughter of Victory Lights Author: Kerri Turner Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 20th January 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: An enthralling story of one woman's determined grab for freedom after WW2 from a talented new Australian voice. ‘PART CABARET, PART BURLESQUE, AND LIKE NOTHING YOU'VE EVER SEEN BEFORE! GENTLEMEN,… Continue reading The Daughter of Victory Lights by Kerri Turner

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Rocky Lobstar #2: Time Travel Tangle by Rove McManus

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Title: Rocky Lobstar #2: Time Travel TangleAuthor: Rove McManusGenre: HumourPublisher: ScholasticPublished: 1st August 2020Format: PaperbackPages: 192Price: $14.99• Synopsis: A NEW fiction series written AND illustrated by Australian actor and TV Personality ROVE McMANUS!• Hilarious tale of Rocky Lobstar—the star of Felidi’s Fabulous Sideshow Carnival!• Highly illustrated funny stories, perfect for all reading levels.• An appealing… Continue reading Rocky Lobstar #2: Time Travel Tangle by Rove McManus

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Literary Tourism: Travel in the Time of COVID

Ashleigh

Once upon a time, the world was filled with people travelling across the world, from country to country, and basking in a variety of cultures and experiences. But one day, a nasty virus came and shut everything down. We had to hide away inside, and watch the world slowly change. When this travelling stopped so… Continue reading Literary Tourism: Travel in the Time of COVID