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Books by Non-Australian Women 2023

Ashleigh

2023 was my year of aiming to read as many women as possible – and overall, to read as many unsung books as possible, because often these books are the ones that are the gems. I managed to read twenty-nine books by women who aren’t Australian, which went towards my goal of reading more women… Continue reading Books by Non-Australian Women 2023

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Books Read by Non-Australian Men

Ashleigh

There were a few categories that didn’t quite have as many books read as others, and one of these was Non-Australian Men. Often this came down to what I received for review or what appealed to me, as sometimes there were things that didn’t stand out over other things. Other reasons included time – I… Continue reading Books Read by Non-Australian Men

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Wild Love by Kiera Lindsey

Ashleigh

Title: Wild Love Author: Kiera Lindsey Genre: Biography/Autobiography Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $36.99 Synopsis: Kiera Lindsey uncovers the life of the exuberant colonial painter Adelaide Ironside, from her childhood on the shores of Sydney harbour to the leading artistic circles of Europe where she was celebrated… Continue reading Wild Love by Kiera Lindsey

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Non-Australian Reading Wrap Up 2023

Ashleigh

During 2023, I tried to tally up different categories of reading where there were multiple authors – for some, there were a few and for others, just a handful. One way I split up my reading was splitting it into Australian and Non-Australian authors – as I have always tried to read more Australian authors,… Continue reading Non-Australian Reading Wrap Up 2023

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The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu by Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffenson

Ashleigh

Title: The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu Author: Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffenson Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Hardie Grant Australia Published: 13th December 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Take a walk with Uncle Kuu in The Trees, a picture book about caring for Country and respect for Indigenous knowledge.Looking after the trees… Continue reading The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu by Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffenson

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November 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 15 books in November, all review books, and a mix of Australian and non-Australian books. I did this in between writing a few other things and have been trying to catch up on the review books I have – I hope to get everything done before Christmas and get it out the way… Continue reading November 2023 Reading Round Up

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History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler and Andy Smith

Ashleigh

Title: History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts Author: Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy Smith Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Britannica Books/Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most… Continue reading History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler and Andy Smith

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Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)

Ashleigh

Title: Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures Author: Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator) Genre: History, Non-fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Stephanie Owen Reeder’s Heritage Heroes series celebrates stories of incredible survival, persistance and resilience by young people. This book binds together the five original, beloved stories with… Continue reading Courageous Kids and their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie (illustrator)

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October 2023 Reading Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In October, I read eighteen books, and reviewed sixteen of them. Most were by Australian authors, and all were aimed at children or young adults. I had hoped to read more but travel and a few other things meant I didn’t get through everything I wanted. I also worked on some posts about my visit… Continue reading October 2023 Reading Wrap Up

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Completion of QBD Reading Challenge 2023

Ashleigh

I have completed the 2023 QBD Challenge. My last prompt was a funny memoir, which in some ways was hard to find, but I settled on Paul Jennings’ memoir, Untwisted, which was funny in parts, and I enjoyed the way he told the stories – with humour and empathy throughout. I reviewed twenty books for… Continue reading Completion of QBD Reading Challenge 2023