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Whisper by Lynette Noni

Title: Whisper Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Speculative Fiction Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 1st May 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: 2018 Must-Read Novel – ABIA Winner of Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year 2019 “Lengard is a secret government facility for extraordinary people,” they told me. “It’s for people just like you.”… Continue reading Whisper by Lynette Noni

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The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes

Title: The Mitford Scandal Author: Jessica Fellowes Genre: Historical Fiction/Crime Publisher: Sphere/Hachette Published: 24th September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 380 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: The newly married and most beautiful of the Mitford sisters, Diana, hot-steps around Europe with her husband and fortune heir Bryan Guinness, accompanied by maid Louisa Cannon, as well as some of… Continue reading The Mitford Scandal by Jessica Fellowes

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A Lighthouse in Time (The Adamson Adventures #2) by Sandra Bennett

Title: A Lighthouse in Time (The Adamson Adventures #2) Author: Sandra Bennett Genre: Adventure Publisher: Elephant Tree Publishing Published: August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $16.00 Synopsis: Zac doesn't believe in ghosts; he's never seen any scientific proof of their existence. Clare is skeptical but open-minded to the possibility. She likes the idea of… Continue reading A Lighthouse in Time (The Adamson Adventures #2) by Sandra Bennett

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To the Land of Long-Lost Friends by Alexander McCall-Smith

Title: To the Land of Long-Lost Friends Author: Alexander McCall-Smith Genre: Cosy Crime Publisher: Little Brown/Hachette Published: 10th September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 230 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: The next charming and heart-warming installment in the NO.1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY series, from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. This is Mma Ramotswe's twentieth wonderful adventure. The latest… Continue reading To the Land of Long-Lost Friends by Alexander McCall-Smith

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The Unforgiving City by Maggie Joel

Title: The Unforgiving City Author: Maggie Joel Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 425 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Secrets and lies throw three lives into chaos in the last days of the nineteenth century. Colonial Sydney in the final weeks of the nineteenth century: a city striving for… Continue reading The Unforgiving City by Maggie Joel

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Kensy and Max: Out of Sight by Jacqueline Harvey

Title: Kensy and Max: Out of Sight Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Adventure Publisher: Puffin/Penguin Random House Published: 3rd September 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: When does a secret become a lie? And how do you tell right from wrong when deception is all around you? Kensy and Max are gearing up for… Continue reading Kensy and Max: Out of Sight by Jacqueline Harvey

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August Round Up 2019

I managed to read sixteen books in August, and the break down is below for each challenge and collectively in lists and tables. Several were read for review purposes, some for quiz writing purposes and others for my own reading. Some reviews are only going live in September, but others are up and ready to… Continue reading August Round Up 2019

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Cover Reveal for Corella Press Blog Tour – 27th August

At the end of August, Corella Press are publishing two instalments of the 19th Century Australian Crime and Mystery Collection. Below are two covers designed by illustrator, Kathleen Jennings, which I think are really cleverly created, and give a good idea of what the stories might contain. If you're in Queensland, the launch is on… Continue reading Cover Reveal for Corella Press Blog Tour – 27th August

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A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

Title: A Pinch of Magic Author: Michelle Harrison Genre: Fiction Publisher: Simon and Schuster Published: March 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis:'A SPELLBINDING STORY, STEEPED IN MAGIC. I ADORED IT' - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song  Three sisters trapped by an ancient curse. Three magical objects with the power to change their fate.… Continue reading A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

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Top Marks for Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike #8) by Robin Stevens

Title: Top Marks for Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike #8) Author: Robin Stevens Genre: Historical Fiction/Crime Publisher: Puffin Published: 6th August 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $16.99 Synopsis:Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary. Plans for a weekend of celebrations… Continue reading Top Marks for Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike #8) by Robin Stevens