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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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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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Grow by Jess McGeachin

Ashleigh

Title: Grow Author: Jess McGeachin Genre: Nature Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating exploration of the plant life wonders of the natural world, and what it means to grow, from one of Australia's most talented picture book creators and the award-winning author of Kind. In… Continue reading Grow by Jess McGeachin

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Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith

Ashleigh

Title: Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race Author: Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The amazing true story about a remarkable camel called Tiki from two CBCA award-winning creators, the author… Continue reading Tiki and Jill and the Great Australian Camel Race by Kate Simpson and Dr Jill Colwell, illustrated by Craig Smith

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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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Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney

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Title: Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney Genre: History Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: An engaging and comprehensive history of one of Australia’s most prominent landmarks, Flinders Street Station, and the land on which it is built. This is… Continue reading Narm-Jaap: A Flinders Street Station History by Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney

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April 2026 Round Up

Ashleigh

In April I read 20 books across fiction and non-fiction, and most of them were Australian authors. Many of them were review books, whilst a few were ones I had wanted to read out of interest or to know what had happened before reading the sequel. I read across various genres, and focused on the… Continue reading April 2026 Round Up

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Disney Reading Challenge Sensational Six Completed

Ashleigh

And that’s another card completed! Sensational Six ended with a middle grade/young adult crime novel by Tristan Bancks. This has been a fun challenge, and I’m getting through the prompts. There are some that are going to take a bit longer than others, but that’s okay, I still have the rest of the year left… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Sensational Six Completed

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My Body is My Home by Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin

Ashleigh

Title: My Body is My Home Author: Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin Genre: Contemporary, Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: A joyful celebration of bodies of all shapes and kinds, with a gently inclusive message about being at home in your own skin. This… Continue reading My Body is My Home by Jasper Peach, illustrated by Beci Orpin