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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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Stella Prize Summer Reading Challenge

Ashleigh

I came across this challenge a week or more after it started, so have decided to take this one casually, as I don’t think I will get all prompts filled by the 15th of January. Whilst I am posting the books and putting the #StellaSummerChallenge on the posts, I am not putting pressure on myself… Continue reading Stella Prize Summer Reading Challenge

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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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December 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

This month’s reading round up is coming to you early – I usually do this in the first week of the following month, but have chosen to do it earlier this month. In December I read 13 books, as some took me a little longer than others and I was trying to get through a… Continue reading December 2023 Reading Round Up

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Temora and the Wordsnatcher by Kate Gordon

Ashleigh

Title: Temora and the Wordsnatcher Author: Kate Gordon Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 276 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Temora Murphy is eleven years old. She lives in a world where she never really fits. The other girls make fun of her. She's not the "right" sort of girl for… Continue reading Temora and the Wordsnatcher by Kate Gordon

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The Books that Left an Impression on Me in 2023

Ashleigh

The Books that Left an Impression on Me in 2023 So it is that time of year when people make their top ten books of the year lists, or their best reads of the year and rank them. This is something I have never been able to do because I can’t always choose a top… Continue reading The Books that Left an Impression on Me in 2023

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The Nosy Detectives by Louisa Bennet

Ashleigh

Title: The Nosy Detectives Author: Louisa Bennet Genre: Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 300 Price: $32.95 Synopsis: The Nosy Detectives Agency is like no other. For a start, one of the detectives is a dog called Monty, a rescued Golden Retriever with a heart of gold and a… Continue reading The Nosy Detectives by Louisa Bennet

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All is Found: A Frozen Anthology by Heather Knowles and Mari Macusi (editors)

Ashleigh

Title: All is Found: A Frozen Anthology Author: Heather Knowles and Mari Macusi (editors) Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2023 Format: Hardback Pages: 400 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Just in time to celebrate the first decade of the Frozen franchise, we join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf as they embark on new… Continue reading All is Found: A Frozen Anthology by Heather Knowles and Mari Macusi (editors)

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Silks: A Catherine Kint Mystery by Hugh McGinlay

Ashleigh

Title: Silks: A Catherine Kint Mystery Author: Hugh McGinlay Genre: Crime, Mystery Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 17th September 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $28.95 Synopsis: In the frosty Melbourne winter, milliner sleuth Catherine Kint looks for distraction in a night at the circus. When tragedy strikes, she and her barman Boris are drawn into a new… Continue reading Silks: A Catherine Kint Mystery by Hugh McGinlay