During March, I read 24 books, and reviewed most of them. Two reviews are coming from Sisters in Crime soon. One review is for much later in the month, so all up, I reviewed 23 of the books I read in March. All but three of the books I read were by Australian authors, and… Continue reading March 2026 Reading Round Up
Category: Dymocks Reading Challenge
Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner
Title: Tidespeaker Author: Sadie Turner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: One World Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Corith Fraine has the power to control water with her words. Corith has spent much of her life in an elite magic institution, training to serve one of the realm’s noble households. When she… Continue reading Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner
Dymocks Reading Challenge March Completed
And March is done! I have completed the three March prompts, so now I have 27 to go, and I am keen to see what else Dymocks have in store for us this year. I’m hoping whatever comes my way or is already on my shelves will work, as it will make it easier finding… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge March Completed
Elsewhere by Shelby Matheson
Title: Elsewhere Author: Shelby Matheson Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction Publisher: Wombat Rhiza Published: 4th June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: At the outbreak of World War I, eleven-year-old Elsie Clarke is sent to a mysterious school in the woods for only the most talented children. But fewer still, the Gifted, are invited to… Continue reading Elsewhere by Shelby Matheson
#AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed
I managed to complete my Nix level early this year, as I have already had quite a few young adult books cross my path in my reading and reviewing. They’ve covered quite a wide range of genres and stories so far, and it’s going to be interesting to see what else I come across over… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed
February 2026 Reading Round Up
This February I read 27 books. Most were review books, and most were by women. I reviewed 23 of the books I read, and there are some other reviews coming in the next few months. I’m also getting through my reading challenges for the year, and ticking off thing as I go or as I… Continue reading February 2026 Reading Round Up
Anna’s War by D.J. Taylor
Title: Anna’s War Author: D.J. Taylor Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd July Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Holland, 1943: In the last eighteen months of World War II, 14-year-old Anna’s life is thrown into a perilous world of secrets and danger. Her once-ordinary town in German-occupied southern Holland is transformed… Continue reading Anna’s War by D.J. Taylor
Dymocks Reading Challenge March: Boundless Journeys
Welcome to the March prompts, with the theme Boundless Journeys. The prompts can be found on monthly posts on the Dymocks website on their blog, and you can get templates for social media through their Instagram channel, which is linked on the blog page. If you’re on Storygraph, there is also a challenge page to… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge March: Boundless Journeys
Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
Title: Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? Titch knows… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall (Bravepaw #3) by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu
February: Fall in Love With Stories Completed
Screenshot I completed my February prompts early, as I used books I had read throughout the first few weeks to fill things in. So far, so good. 100% of the prompts complete so far, and another 30 to go, which appear each month. It’s a little different and I do miss having the prompts all… Continue reading February: Fall in Love With Stories Completed
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