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January 2024 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

Well, one month of the year down, and I spent a lot of time reading – for reviewing, to catch up on my backlog of review books, as well as working on the Stella Prize Summer Challenge, and a few other things. Whilst the Stella Prize Summer Challenge is officially over – it only ran… Continue reading January 2024 Reading Round Up

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Andromache Between Worlds by Gabriel Bergmoser

Ashleigh

Title: Andromache Between Worlds Author: Gabriel Bergmoser Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 31st January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A page-turning, action-packed adventure that is perfect for fans of the Jane Doe series. All fourteen-year-old Andromache Peters wants is a normal life. But normal is pretty near impossible when your parents… Continue reading Andromache Between Worlds by Gabriel Bergmoser

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The Wonder of Little Things by Vince Copley with Leah McInerny

Ashleigh

Title: The Wonder of Little Things Author: Vince Copley with Leah McInerney Genre: Biography Publisher: ABC Books Published: 31st January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A First Nations Elder shares his extraordinary story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice, and joy in living life to the full. Welcome to my… Continue reading The Wonder of Little Things by Vince Copley with Leah McInerny

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Smoke and Mirrors by Barry Jonsberg

Ashleigh

Title: Smoke and Mirrors Author: Barry Jonsberg Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th January 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Grace McKellon isn't a 'people person'. All she needs is her magic tricks and her wise-cracking grandmother - until a new friend comes along and promises to make her a social… Continue reading Smoke and Mirrors by Barry Jonsberg

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Central Coast Reads

Ashleigh

Literary culture has boomed in the last few years on the Central Coast. We have always had local authors, but often, they have had to travel to Sydney for events, and Coasties have been the ones travelling as well to festivals. Whilst some still do, having local independent bookshops such as Book Face at Erina… Continue reading Central Coast Reads

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Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2024 shortlists announced

Ashleigh

The following is taken from Books and Publishing. The Wheeler Centre has announced the 2024 shortlists for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, and the winners will be announced in a few days. Each category has shortlisted and highly commended books, which are listed and the ones I have read are linked back to those reviews… Continue reading Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2024 shortlists announced

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DANZ Children’s Book Awards 2024 Longlist

Ashleigh

Introducing the very first longlist for the DANZ Children’s Book Awards for 2024! Check out the judge’s comments here! Diversity is more than just a label  Picture books Echo Written by Lisa Van Der Wielen and illustrated by Anne FarrellPublished by Lisa Van Der Wielen for HeartKids Australia​Be Careful, Xiao Xin!Written by Alice Pung and illustrated by Sher Rill NgPublished… Continue reading DANZ Children’s Book Awards 2024 Longlist

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My Reading Summary 2023

Ashleigh

Now that I have gone in-depth with my reading from 2023, here are my reading statistics at a glance, worked out throughout the year as I read a range of things. Some books may have fitted into multiple categories, and I hope I have reflected this in my posts and these numbers. I am not… Continue reading My Reading Summary 2023

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QBD Reading Challenge 2024: Travel Itinerary

Ashleigh

My final reading challenge for the year is, as always, the QBD Reading Challenge. This year, they’ve created a ‘travel itinerary’ to explore our reading for the year, and many of these looks very easy to fill – I am looking forward to the dragon prompt, as there will be many books that can fill… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge 2024: Travel Itinerary

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Tight Lines by Louise Lambeth

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Title: Tight Lines Author: Louise Lambeth Genre: Fiction Publisher: Deep Water Publishing Published: November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 168 Price: $15.00 Synopsis: Roy is sick of being targeted by the school bully. He vows to beat the bully by winning the fishing competition, but… first he needs to ask his big brother Jack to teach… Continue reading Tight Lines by Louise Lambeth