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Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton

Ashleigh

Title: Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Fantasy Publisher: University of Queensland Press Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Solomon Macaroni is the sweetest vampire you’ve ever met. Can he survive one hundred years staying with his naughty prankster cousins? You’ve never met a vampire like… Continue reading Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe by Ashleigh Barton

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August 2022 Round up

Ashleigh

In August I read 26 books, with four of those by non-Australian authors, and have kept on top of my review books again. Some I didn’t review, and some reviews are yet to go live, whilst at least two were books I had to read for quiz writing work. I’ve read a range of genres… Continue reading August 2022 Round up

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A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin

Ashleigh

Title: A Walk in the Dark Author: Jane Godwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 245 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gripping and suspenseful rite-of-passage novel about five teenagers and one night that will change them all, from award-winning author Jane Godwin. 'It's just a walk in the dark. What… Continue reading A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin

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Magical Tales from French Camelot by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington

Ashleigh

Title: Magical Tales from French Camelot Author: Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington Genre: Fairy tales Publisher: Serenity Press Published: August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 150 Price: $22.95 Synopsis: The legend of King Arthur began in Britain. But it is in twelfth-century France that the stories really took off, with gifted writers creating a panoply… Continue reading Magical Tales from French Camelot by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington

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The Upwelling by Lystra Rose

Ashleigh

Title: The Upwelling Author: Lystra Rose Genre: Fiction, Time-Slip Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 390 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: 'A deeply immersive young adult fantasy and an enthralling debut. It's a privilege to walk this new path into the oldest of stories' AMIE KAUFMAN, New York Times-bestselling author A CAPTIVATING YOUNG ADULT DEBUT… Continue reading The Upwelling by Lystra Rose

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Mia: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Dianne Wolfer, series editor Lyn White

Ashleigh

Title: Mia: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones Author: Dianne Wolfer, edited by Lyn White Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A powerful story of one girl's experience of 2019's Cyclone Veronica in Western Australia. Mia is used to cyclone build-ups, but the… Continue reading Mia: Through My Eyes – Australian Disaster Zones by Dianne Wolfer, series editor Lyn White

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Honour Among Ghosts by Sean Williams

Ashleigh

Title: Honour Among Ghosts Author: Sean Williams Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A suspenseful middle-grade fantasy full of mystery, twists and skulduggery from the author of the critically acclaimed Her Perilous Mansion. When Athelbert Fan is thrown in jail for thievery, his… Continue reading Honour Among Ghosts by Sean Williams

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July 2022 Round-Up

Ashleigh

In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up

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June 2022 Round up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 29 books, most of them books by Australians, and most by women writers. Many were also children’s, middle grade, and young adult books. I have been keeping on top of all my review books so far this year, and that has meant lots of reading ahead and scheduling, but it also… Continue reading June 2022 Round up

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Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up

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It took me six months to complete this challenge – I found nearly all of the categories easy to fill. The only one I had to search for on lists was the BookTok one, as I found many of the ones on the list were not always what I wanted to read, a genre I… Continue reading Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up