Category: Elston-Fright

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My Reading Summary 2023

Ashleigh

Now that I have gone in-depth with my reading from 2023, here are my reading statistics at a glance, worked out throughout the year as I read a range of things. Some books may have fitted into multiple categories, and I hope I have reflected this in my posts and these numbers. I am not… Continue reading My Reading Summary 2023

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Australian Authors Read

Ashleigh

And I did it – I achieved my goal of reading as many Australian authors as possible. I always prefer reading and reviewing Australian authors as I feel that I hear more about authors from America or the UK – and whilst I do have some authors from other countries I like, I want to… Continue reading Australian Authors Read

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Reblog: Rarity of Reviews of Australian Children’s Books

Ashleigh

Reblogging this because I think it is important and we need lots of voices to make change in this area. As many as possible working together to shine a light on Australian children's books and do what we can to give them the love and attention they need. https://ashleighmeikle.com.au/2023/10/21/rarity-of-reviews-of-australian-childrens-books/?page_id=16511

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Dymocks Spring Reading Challenge

Ashleigh

The final set of prompts for this year’s Dymock’s Reading Challenge for Spring are completed now too – a couple of them took me a while but I got there. One of the things I have liked about this challenge is how open to interpretation some prompts were, because a prompt will always have a… Continue reading Dymocks Spring Reading Challenge

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The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright by Reece Carter

Ashleigh

Title: The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright Author: Reece Carter Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Danger, darkness and a mysterious legacy unveiled in this magical seaside adventure by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse. Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business. Nobody in… Continue reading The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright by Reece Carter

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September 2023 Round Up

Ashleigh

In September I read 20 books, mostly by Australian authors, and with several reviews to go live in the coming weeks. I have a lot of review books that will take me into November, and whilst this month I didn’t get as many read as possible, I am hoping to catch up during October and… Continue reading September 2023 Round Up