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Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre:  Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 10th October 2023  Format:  Paperback Pages: 432 Price:  $16.99 Synopsis: THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING SERIES!Join Alice-Miranda in a delightful Christmas adventure.Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it’s not all gingerbread, parties… Continue reading Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery by Jacqueline Harvey

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Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

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Title: Coco and the Christmas Beetle Author: Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Coco loves Christmas. Everything about it. She is most looking forward to the celebrations in town, especially the lighting of the tree. But then she finds… Continue reading Coco and the Christmas Beetle by Laura Bunting, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

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Dharma the Christmas Llama by Matt Cosgrove

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Title: Dharma the Christmas Llama Author: Matt Cosgrove Genre: Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Dharma the Llama is hiding away from the hustle and bustle of the silly season so she can read her new book in peace. But when her friend, Macca the Alpaca,… Continue reading Dharma the Christmas Llama by Matt Cosgrove

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August 2023 Reading Round Up

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In August, I read twenty books, and wrote reviews for all of them, some to come later in September or later in the year. I had a big pile this month and only got through a fraction because some came after publication date, and some took a little longer than others to get through. I… Continue reading August 2023 Reading Round Up

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Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy

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Title: Pink Santa Author: Tanya Hennessy Genre: Christmas Publisher: Albert Street Books Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A jolly and inclusive celebration of the Christmas season, from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy! 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is calm in Santa's workshop. The presents are wrapped and the sleigh… Continue reading Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

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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

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Non-Australian Authors Read

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In 2022, I read 77 books by authors from overseas across a variety of genres. A lot of these were review books sent to me by publishers, and many were kid’s books, which is an area I tend to focus on, as it seems many publications focus on adult books, which is fair enough. But… Continue reading Non-Australian Authors Read

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2022 Male Authors Wrap Up

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In 2022 I tried to read more books by women than men – but I still read some by men, with some co-authored by women. This resulted in me reading 61 books by men, and 41 were by Australian men. Several of these were quiz books, which I don’t choose so they can fit anywhere… Continue reading 2022 Male Authors Wrap Up

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December 2022 Round Up

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In December, I read fifteen books as I was busy with work, and other things going on throughout the month, and I didn’t get as many reviews as usual posted, but most of the reviews I did write and schedule are for the new year, as I do like to read ahead and make sure… Continue reading December 2022 Round Up

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Blog Tour: The Christmas Door by Penny Macoun

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Title: The Christmas Door Author: Penny Macoun Genre: Fantasy Publisher: self-published Published: 4th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 40 Price: $29.95 Synopsis: What lies beyond an old oak door? Why is it in the floor? The Christmas Door is a poem about the magic of Christmas. A little girl finds a door in the floor… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Christmas Door by Penny Macoun