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Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) by Helen Chapman

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Title: Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) Author: Helen Chapman Genre: Historical, Non-Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: ‘You could see the pilot as he came past, immobile, seconds to eternity.’ As a teenager, Cliff dreams that one day he will play cricket for Australia, but… Continue reading Deadly Waters (Australia’s Second World War) by Helen Chapman

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NCACL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource

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Before I start this post, I would like to let Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the database and some parts of this post may contain names or mention deceased people in the text, and some of the books explored may contain views that were acceptable at the time the item was written or… Continue reading NCACL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource

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April 2023 Reading Wrap Up

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Goal: 68/200 Dymocks Summer: 7 Autumn:8 Winter: Spring: Bestie’s Book Bingo 15/16 QBD Reading Challenge: 19/24  Australian: 59 Australian Women: 48 Australian Men: 10 Non-Australian: 9 Women: 5 Men: 3 Total women: 53 Total Men: 13 Co-written: 1 Non-Binary/LGBTQIA: 2   No Author Specified: 1 In April I read fourteen books, as some were a bit… Continue reading April 2023 Reading Wrap Up

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Interview with Will Kostakis, We Could Be Something

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1. To begin, what inspired you to start writing and when did you start? One of my earliest memories is of my grandfather waiting outside the newsagency before it opened to buy exercise books. He would sit at the table opposite my brothers and me, open the books and say, “Write.” He was a Greek… Continue reading Interview with Will Kostakis, We Could Be Something

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We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

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Title: We Could Be Something Author: Will Kostakis Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A wonderful emotional rollercoaster of a novel about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended… Continue reading We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

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Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh

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Title: Mars Underground Author: H.M. Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Dee and Holt think they've found safety, but together they must face new dangers to reunite the humans of Mars in this heart-stopping, page-turning sequel to Mars Awakens. When Dee brought Holt… Continue reading Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh

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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound

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Title: Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle Author: Samatha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: One year ago, Celeste Barden went on the adventure of a lifetime. Now, the next one is about to begin. Rebellion is brewing in… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound

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NCACL Cultural Diversity Database

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Introduction One of the databases I am highlighting for the NCACL is the Cultural Diversity database that catalogues the comprehensive collection of books written by the culturally diverse population in Australia, and its focus is on understanding similarities and differences across cultures. It has a large scope that covers 400 books, and new books that… Continue reading NCACL Cultural Diversity Database

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Secrets of the Good Fairy House by Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington

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Title: Secrets of the Good Fairy House Author: Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington Genre: Memoir/Fiction Publisher: Pardalote Press Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $25 Synopsis: Secrets of the Good-Fairy House is a unique exploration of how a beloved childhood house can grant not only a treasury of rich memories, but also spark… Continue reading Secrets of the Good Fairy House by Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington