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Second Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

Ashleigh

I have completed my second row for the Book Bestie’s Bingo – and this one intersects with my previous one at the less than 250 pages option. I’m ticking these off as I find the books that fit into the prompts, so some may take a little longer than others, but most, like these ones,… Continue reading Second Book Bestie’s Book Bingo

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January 2023 Wrap Up Post

Ashleigh

2023 got off to a good start – I found a few reading challenges that won’t be too stressful, and I am almost finished the Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge, and am half way through the Book Bestie’s Bingo. The QBD challenge will take a little longer – partially due to finding some books and partially… Continue reading January 2023 Wrap Up Post

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The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

Ashleigh

Title: The Lorikeet Tree Author: Paul Jennings Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A sister and brother face the hardest year of their lives and discover the healing power of nature in this compelling tale from master storyteller Paul Jennings. Emily loves the bush… Continue reading The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

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Spice Road by Maiyam Ibrahim

Ashleigh

Title: Spice Road Author: Maiyam Ibrahim Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 488 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Set in an Arabian-inspired land, in this epic young adult fantasy, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother whose betrayal is now her nation's greatest threat. The first book in an epic… Continue reading Spice Road by Maiyam Ibrahim

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Tumbleglass by Kate Constable

Ashleigh

Title: Tumbleglass Author: Kate Constable Genre: Historical Fiction/Time slip/Magic Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A wonderful time-slip novel full of secrets, family relationships and quiet magic, from the award-winning author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country, Cicada Summer and The January Stars. 'Captivating and mysterious. I was… Continue reading Tumbleglass by Kate Constable

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First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed

Ashleigh

As you know, this year one of my challenges is the Book Bestie’s Bingo. Well, it hasn’t taken me long to fill more than half the card, and get one bingo with another two on the way – I just have to find the books I am going to use for them. Below are the… Continue reading First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed

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Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

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Title: Saving Francesca Author: Melina Marchetta Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin, Penguin Published: 5th June 2006 (First published 2003) Format: Paperback Pages: 242 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A memorable and much-loved Australian classic told with humour, compassion and joy, from the internationally bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Looking for Alibrandi. Francesca is at the beginning of her second… Continue reading Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

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QBD Reading Challenge 2023

Ashleigh

One final challenge I am doing this year is the QBD Reading Challenge. I enjoy this one because it has a mix of specific and open categories, so it is fairly easy to complete. Even the categories that might seem specific are open to interpretation, and for some of them, I have already used what… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge 2023

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2022 Reading Round-up

Ashleigh

In 2022, I read 283 books, and 207 were by Australian authors. 172 were by Australian women, and some of those were co-authored by men. Most books I read overall were by women – a total of 229, so I was on track with my goals to read more women and more Australian women in… Continue reading 2022 Reading Round-up

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Cold Iron by Sophie Masson

Ashleigh

Title: Cold Iron Author: Sophie Masson Genre: Fantasy/Retelling Publisher: Brio/Untapped Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 154 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: An enticing blend of fantasy and magic from award-winning author, Sophie Masson.  Lady Susanna lives in her grandfather's castle, but not in luxury. There are no fine clothes, there are no fine chambers, and… Continue reading Cold Iron by Sophie Masson