In April I read 20 books across fiction and non-fiction, and most of them were Australian authors. Many of them were review books, whilst a few were ones I had wanted to read out of interest or to know what had happened before reading the sequel. I read across various genres, and focused on the… Continue reading April 2026 Round Up
Category: historical fiction
Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Magical Objects Completed
Another card for the Disney Reading Challenge 2026 completed and marked off. This time I am marking off Magical Objects. Here, I reviewed three of the four books I used and those three were all Australian authors. I have been making my way through this challenge, filling in prompts as I go, and don’t have… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Magical Objects Completed
Somewhere (Elsewhere #2) by Shelby Matheson
Title: Somewhere (Elsewhere #2) Author: Shelby Matheson Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 411 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: A new semester means new surprises at Miss Coleridge’s Academy for Gifted Youths. Elsie tries her best to be a good Guardian, but a few terrible mistakes causes Elsewhere’s trust in… Continue reading Somewhere (Elsewhere #2) by Shelby Matheson
March 2026 Reading Round Up
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
Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
This year I have been doing the Disney Reading Challenge, and have completed the first lot of prompts. The first card I completed was the Disney Princess card. Each card has four prompts, and I am getting there with the others. Some will be a bit harder to fill in, or will at least take… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
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
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