Category: literary fiction

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2023 NSW Premier’s History Awards

Ashleigh

Announcement of the NSW Premier's History Award - the below is a quote from the State Library of NSW website. Statement from the State Library about the announcement: Announcing the shortlists for the 2023 NSW Premier's History Awards  The Premier of NSW, The Hon. Chris Minns MP, has announced the shortlists for the 2023 NSW… Continue reading 2023 NSW Premier’s History Awards

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July 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 18 books in July and reviewed 16 of them. Many of them were aimed at younger readers, as I do get many from Scholastic as well, and this is my focus. Nearly all were Australian authors too, and there was a mix of genres and styles. I’ve also started another book bingo card… Continue reading July 2023 Reading Round Up

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Queensland Literary Awards

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This week, the shortlisted books for the Queensland Literary Awards were announced across several categories. The Queensland Literary Awards are an annual award recognising literary excellence in Australian writing across the following categories: • Fiction• Non-fiction• Poetry• Young Adult Literature• Children’s Literature• Australian History• Emerging Queensland Writer – Manuscript Award• People’s Choice Award The awards… Continue reading Queensland Literary Awards

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Winter Dymocks Challenge Completed

Ashleigh

Another lot of eight seasonal prompts down for the Dymocks Reading Challenge of 2023. I have now filled in one book per prompt for each set of challenges so far, and some were easy, whilst others I had to have a bit of a guess if they could fit, and others just seemed to appear… Continue reading Winter Dymocks Challenge Completed

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Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell

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Title: Andy and Ghost Boy Author: Karen Tyrrell Genre: Fiction Publisher: Digital Future Press Published: 22nd July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 194 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Disaster magnet, Anxious Andy dreams of finding one true friend and his forever school, but how can he when Ghost Boy, his rambunctious friend, sabotages everything? Andy and Ghost Boy trigger… Continue reading Andy and Ghost Boy by Karen Tyrrell

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Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr

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Title: Honey and the Valley of Horses Author: Wendy Orr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A warm and wonderful adventure with a touch of fantasy. Honey and her family seek the quiet comfort of a magical valley so they can escape the troubles… Continue reading Honey and the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr

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Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt

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Title: Cub and Brown Author: Edwina Wyatt Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A beautiful and heart-warming tale of friendship and adventure.Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors – he is prepared for everything. Well, he tries to be. There are plenty of things to… Continue reading Cub and Brown by Edwina Wyatt

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The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton

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Title: The Fortune Maker Author: Catherine Norton Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Which is more dangerous - a future you can't see - or one that you can? London, 1913 Twelve-year-old Maud Mulligan knows there's no future for her in London, in the… Continue reading The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton

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Jawsome by R.J. Timmis

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Title: Jawsome Author: R.J. Timmis   Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Press Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome. "The best graphic novels need to be action-packed with an engaging interplay of text and illustrations. Ideally,… Continue reading Jawsome by R.J. Timmis

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The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

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Title: The Woman in the Library Author: Sulari Gentill Genre: Crime Publisher: Ultimo Press Published: 1st June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: WINNER OF THE CRIME FICTION LOVER BEST INDIE NOVEL 2022NOMINEE 2023 EDGAR AWARDS - MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD ‘And then there is a scream. Ragged and terrified. A beat of… Continue reading The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill