I participated in the Australian Women Writer’s Challenge again in 2020 – with a goal of 65 books, and I managed to read 141, with two of those being re-reads. As much of this year was spent in lockdown or under restrictions, I had lots of time to read. I read just over double my… Continue reading Australian Women Writers Challenge wrap up post
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STFU Reading Society #AustLit Reading Challenge Wrap Up
One of my final 2020 challenges was the STFU Reading Society challenge. This year, it focused on Australian authors, and it was one that had categories that were both open and specific – yet not so specific that it was impossible to fill anything. I managed to tick off one for each category and managed… Continue reading STFU Reading Society #AustLit Reading Challenge Wrap Up
Aussie Author Reading Challenge 2021
In 2021, one of my open challenges where I only have to aim to read a certain number of books, rather than check off categories, is the Aussie Author Reading Challenge run by Jo at Booklover Book Reviews. Why am I doing this one? Because it will fit nicely alongside AWW2021 and my other reading.… Continue reading Aussie Author Reading Challenge 2021
Modern Mrs Darcy Challenge – sign up post
In 2021, The Modern Mrs Darcy challenge took a different tack in 2021 – more about quality of reading lives, rather than fitting your reading life and journey around a reading challenge. Last year, I took on SEVEN challenges, and completed six – with the final posts on the way at the time of writing… Continue reading Modern Mrs Darcy Challenge – sign up post
When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson
Title: When the Apricots Bloom Author: Gina Wilkinson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 29th December 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: What would you do if the secret police demanded you spy on a friend in order to protect your family? Three women confront the complexities of trust, friendship and motherhood under the… Continue reading When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson
Between Us by Clare Atkins
Title: Between Us Author: Clare Atkins Genre: Fiction Publisher: Black Inc Books Published: 29th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From the award-winning author of Nona & Me comes a stunning new novel about two teenagers separated by cultural differences, their parents’ expectations and twenty kilometres of barbed-wire fence. Is it possible for two… Continue reading Between Us by Clare Atkins
The Nerd Daily 2020 Challenge – completed, sort of
One of the challenges I took part in this year was The Nerd Daily Challenge with 52 prompts – one for each week of the year. As with some of my other challenges, I did use the same book a couple of times, especially towards the end of the year when I knew I wasn’t… Continue reading The Nerd Daily 2020 Challenge – completed, sort of
Bionic Book Subscription
What is the Bionic Book Subscription service? A monthly book subscription service Half human, half machine. Our algorithm learns your preferences then gets to know you better as you tell us what you like and don’t like about the books we send you. Our expert curators select books based on your personal preferences, that will… Continue reading Bionic Book Subscription
Isolation Publicity Wrap Up
This year, the world was turned upside down as a pandemic hurtled across borders. Very quickly, Australia shut down, and many events and festivals were cancelled, hitting the arts industry hard. All sectors of the arts were hit, with some finding new and innovative ways to keep going, and others finding ways to reschedule things.… Continue reading Isolation Publicity Wrap Up
A Christmas in Time by Sally Nicholls
Title: A Christmas in Time Author: Sally Nicholls Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Nosy Crow Published: 1st December 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The second in a brilliant time-slip adventure series by the award-winning author of Things a Bright Girl Can Do. Fun-filled, action-packed adventures in time from best-selling, award-winning author,… Continue reading A Christmas in Time by Sally Nicholls
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