Title: Romeo v Juliet Author: R.A. Spratt Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Australia/Puffin Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The OG enemies-to-lovers story gets the R.A. Spratt treatment! Selby does not want to be in the school play. She is much happier behind the scenes painting sets – anything to avoid standing on stage in… Continue reading Romeo v Juliet by R.A. Spratt
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January 2026 Reading Round-Up
This year, I am working on balancing my review books with my other reading, so I can get through some of the books I have been wanting to read for a while. In January, I managed to read all my review books for the beginning of 2026, and some reviews are still coming, and there… Continue reading January 2026 Reading Round-Up
Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by Bethany Loveridge
Title: Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer Author: Bethany Loveridge Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 3rd September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 230 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Harper Wells finally gets a room of her own, away from her annoying big brother. But on the first night in her brand-new bed, she wakes up in the past… Continue reading Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by Bethany Loveridge
A Light on the Rocks by Helen Edwards
Title: A Light on the Rocks Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: In 1859, fourteen-year-old Daisy is travelling on the SS Admella from Adelaide to Melbourne, when the steamship is wrecked on a submerged reef near Cape Banks, in what became… Continue reading A Light on the Rocks by Helen Edwards
Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist by Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley
Title: Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist Author: Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley. Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old.… Continue reading Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist by Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley
The Whispering Palms by Annette Leigh
Title: The Whispering Palms Author: Annette Leigh Genre: Crime Publisher: Annette Leigh Published: 6th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 354 Price: $37.99 (Readings Price) Synopsis: Note from Readings Books: This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most… Continue reading The Whispering Palms by Annette Leigh
Black Silk and Sympathy by Deborah Challinor
Title: Black Silk and Sympathy Author: Deborah Challinor Genre: Crime, Historical Crime Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A dazzling new series from bestselling historical fiction author Deborah Challinor, exploring the fascinating world of Victorian funeral customs and featuring Sydney's first female undertaker. 'Men have been undertakers… Continue reading Black Silk and Sympathy by Deborah Challinor
2025 Reading Summary
I write roundups that are broad and focused, and split them into men, women, Australian, non-Australian, children’s, young adult, adult, LGBTQIA, Disabled and co-authored books. There is also a post with everything and a summary at the end. So if people want to look at something in particular, they can. My final reading stats for… Continue reading 2025 Reading Summary
Return to Sender by Lauren Draper
Title: Return to Sender Author: Lauren Draper Genre: Mystery Publisher: Pan Macmillan Published: 25th Jube 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: SHORTLISTED FOR THE QLD LITERARY AWARDS YOUNG ADULT BOOK AWARD 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS 2025 BEST DESIGNED YOUNG ADULT COVERAfter three years away, seventeen-year-old Brodie McKellon has returned to… Continue reading Return to Sender by Lauren Draper
2025 reading round up
In 2025, I read 270 books across every genre, style, and author identity I came across. Reviewing and judging activities meant a lot more reading, and until the end of the year, a lot less time to read the books I wanted to get through on my shelves. It was a delicate balancing act to… Continue reading 2025 reading round up
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