Category: Dymocks Reading Challenge

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April 2023 Reading Wrap Up

Ashleigh

Goal: 68/200 Dymocks Summer: 7 Autumn:8 Winter: Spring: Bestie’s Book Bingo 15/16 QBD Reading Challenge: 19/24  Australian: 59 Australian Women: 48 Australian Men: 10 Non-Australian: 9 Women: 5 Men: 3 Total women: 53 Total Men: 13 Co-written: 1 Non-Binary/LGBTQIA: 2   No Author Specified: 1 In April I read fourteen books, as some were a bit… Continue reading April 2023 Reading Wrap Up

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We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

Ashleigh

Title: We Could Be Something Author: Will Kostakis Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A wonderful emotional rollercoaster of a novel about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended… Continue reading We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

Ashleigh

I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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March 2023 Round Up

Ashleigh

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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The Gumnut Land Adventures (Deluxe Edition) by May Gibbs

Ashleigh

Title: The Gumnut Land Adventures (Deluxe Edition) Author: May Gibbs Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2023 (original stories first published in 1941 and 1943) Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: This is the story of Scotty the Scottish Terrier. It tells how he went to Gumnut Land and what befell him… Continue reading The Gumnut Land Adventures (Deluxe Edition) by May Gibbs

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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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Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan by Sue Whiting

Ashleigh

Title: Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan Author: Sue Whiting Genre: Adventure Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A fast-paced adventure series perfect for readers 8+, from award-winning author Sue Whiting.Pearly Woe is a worrier.But there is no room for worries when you… Continue reading Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan by Sue Whiting

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Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas

Ashleigh

Title:  Saltwater Boy Author: Bradley Christmas Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Heartfelt and poignant, this coming of age story explores father-son relationships, against a backdrop of small town rivalries, buried truths, with themes of sustainability, preserving the past and environmental care.When Dad goes… Continue reading Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas

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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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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