Title: The Bedlam Stacks Author: Natasha Pulley Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Circus Published: 1st August, 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: An astonishing historical novel set in the shadowy, magical forests of South America, which draws on the captivating world of the international bestseller The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Deep in uncharted Peru,… Continue reading The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley
Category: Fantasy
Once Upon A Time – Fairy Tales and The Pre-Raphaelites with Kate Forsyth
It is very rare that I get to meet my favourite authors, or in fact, any authors, even though we interact over social media, so when I heard that Kate Forsyth would be at an author event at Kincumber Library, I booked to go before the tickets were all gone. It was a lengthy month… Continue reading Once Upon A Time – Fairy Tales and The Pre-Raphaelites with Kate Forsyth
Harry Potter Anniversary Event: Fairy Tale and Fandom at University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus
On the 26th of June, 2017, the twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter, and in particular, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was marked in a variety of celebrations around the world, at bookstores and libraries, and in some places, public lectures at university campuses, such as the event held at four o’clock in the afternoon,… Continue reading Harry Potter Anniversary Event: Fairy Tale and Fandom at University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 20th Anniversary Edition: Ravenclaw
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 20th Anniversary Edition: Ravenclaw Author: JK Rowling Genre: Fantasy, Children’s Literature Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Published: June 2017 (20th Anniversary Editions) Format: Paperback/Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: Paperback: $16.99, Hardback: $27.99 Synopsis: Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic with four special editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor,… Continue reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 20th Anniversary Edition: Ravenclaw
Rotherweird by Andrew Caldecott
Title: Rotherweird Author: Andrew Caldecott Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Jo Fletcher Books Published: 16th May 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 460 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Welcome to Rotherweird: a town with no maps, no guidebooks and no history, but many many secrets . . . A stunning combination of JONATHAN STRANGE AND MR NORRELL… Continue reading Rotherweird by Andrew Caldecott
Unsung Heroes: The House Elves of Harry Potter
There are many heroes in Harry Potter: James and Lily Potter, whose selfless sacrifice leaves their son an orphan, but is never forgotten throughout the series, Sirius, Harry’s godfather, who gives up twelve years of his life in the notorious wizarding prison, Azkaban, when former friend, Peter Pettigrew blasts away a street full of Muggles… Continue reading Unsung Heroes: The House Elves of Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling: 20 Years Old
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Author: JK Rowling Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 26th of June 1997 (first published) – 2017 marks 20 years Format: Paperback Pages: 223 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle,… Continue reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling: 20 Years Old
It’s almost here…the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
In just one month, on the 26th of June, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will turn twenty. In June 1997, the world was introduced to a skinny, bespectacled boy with wild black hair and green eyes that reminded everyone of his mother, and an orphan, living with vile relatives –Vernon, Petunia and… Continue reading It’s almost here…the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
2017 Sydney Writer’s Festival
The Sydney Writer’s Festival is held annually across various precincts of Sydney, with many ticketed and free events across the five days of the festival. This year, the dates are the 22nd to the 28th of May. Each year, the Sydney Writer’s Festival presents over 300 events, with audiences of over 100,000 people over the… Continue reading 2017 Sydney Writer’s Festival
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling (Newt Scamdander)
Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Author: JK Rowling writing as Newt Scamander Genre: Fantasy, Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 14th March, 2017 Format: Hardcover Pages: 144 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from JK Rowling and an irresistible new… Continue reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling (Newt Scamdander)
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