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June 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 21 books, and reviewed most of them. All but one were by Australian authors, and one or two were re-reads. I also finished reading the Alice-Miranda books that I hadn’t read yet, and have been staying on top of my review books. It’s meant I have been able to squeeze some… Continue reading June 2026 Reading Round Up

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Disney Reading Challenge Furry Friends Prompts Completed

Ashleigh

I have completed my penultimate card for this challenge. Just one prompt to go, and then all will be done! I’m on track to get there, and should get there by the end of the year. In this set, I have reviewed all the books through the past six months, and have enjoyed all of… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Furry Friends Prompts Completed

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Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks

Ashleigh

Title: Shakespeare in the Orchard Author: Danielle Binks Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 7th July 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A coming-of-age story inspired by true events in Australia in World War I that explores the things that separate us and those that bring us together, from an award-winning author.… Continue reading Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks

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Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton

Ashleigh

Title: Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir Author: Georgina Chadderton Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin Published: 10th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: In this bright and thoughtful middle-grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Georgina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside her autistic brother, Rob. 'Nuanced, empathetic, and beautifully unique.… Continue reading Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton

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Dymocks Reading Challenge July 2026

Ashleigh

And the next three prompts for the 2026 Dymocks Reading Challenge! I have at least two books that I know I am probably going to use for two prompts. The other I need to check what I have, as I don’t read too many translated books and I just read one for a prompt last… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge July 2026

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Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning by Amy Doak

Ashleigh

Title: Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning Author: Amy Doak Genre: Crime Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new installment in the award-winning and bestselling series about teen detective Eleanor Jones is here . . . Eleanor Jones is over the rain. The drought has finally broken,… Continue reading Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning by Amy Doak

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Dymocks Reading Challenge June Completed

Ashleigh

And that’s a wrap on the June prompts. Reset was easy, as all books I haven’t read on my selves are on my TBR, and Read wasn’t bad either, as I knew I had at least one book becoming a movie this year. Though I did complete a similar prompt based around this for this… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge June Completed

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#KTBookBingo 2026 Completed

Ashleigh

It’s only the middle of the year, and I have finished this year’s book bingo again.  This year, I thought it might take me a bit longer than usual, as there were some categories that I thought would be a little harder for me to meet. I managed though, and am pleased to have another… Continue reading #KTBookBingo 2026 Completed

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Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Sassy Sidekicks Completed

Ashleigh

And another round of Disney Reading Challenge prompts completed! Only four left now. Once those are done, I can get a post about finishing the entire challenge up! I’ve been having fun filling these in, and now I’m getting to the last few, I may have to use what I can for some, as there… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge 2026 Sassy Sidekicks Completed

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Disney Reading Challenge Pixar Pals Completed

Ashleigh

And that makes another prompt card for the 2026 Disney Reading Challenge completed! Not many to go now, and I had lots to choose from for a few of these prompts. I managed to read all Australian books and authors in this card, and have been able to do that for many prompts, because so… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Pixar Pals Completed