Category: Sci-Fi

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Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh

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Title: Mars Underground Author: H.M. Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Dee and Holt think they've found safety, but together they must face new dangers to reunite the humans of Mars in this heart-stopping, page-turning sequel to Mars Awakens. When Dee brought Holt… Continue reading Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In 2022, I read 229 books by women authors, with 172 by Australian women. I read as diversely as I could, with the majority of my books being ones I was sent to review or chose to read. I usually stick to authors, series, or genres I know, with a focus on children’s authors to… Continue reading Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

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Non-Australian Authors Read

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In 2022, I read 77 books by authors from overseas across a variety of genres. A lot of these were review books sent to me by publishers, and many were kid’s books, which is an area I tend to focus on, as it seems many publications focus on adult books, which is fair enough. But… Continue reading Non-Australian Authors Read

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2022 Male Authors Wrap Up

Ashleigh

In 2022 I tried to read more books by women than men – but I still read some by men, with some co-authored by women. This resulted in me reading 61 books by men, and 41 were by Australian men. Several of these were quiz books, which I don’t choose so they can fit anywhere… Continue reading 2022 Male Authors Wrap Up

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September 2022 Reading Round-up

Ashleigh

In September, I read 22 books, with sixteen by Australian authors and six by non-Australian authors, so I have been reading more Australian authors this year, which has been my focus and goal to promote Australian voices – as many as I can and as diversely as I can. I’ve again read across a range… Continue reading September 2022 Reading Round-up

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Speck of the Stars by Henry Boffin

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Title: Speck of the Stars Author: Henry Boffin Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Books Published: 1st September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 264 Price: $18.95 Synopsis: Raised by utility robots on board the Grand Orbital Library, twelve-year-old orphan Speck’s days are spent serving the spaceship’s exotic guests. At night, he dreams of exploring the Universe.… Continue reading Speck of the Stars by Henry Boffin

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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F.Steadman

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Title: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Author: A.F.Steadman Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Simon and Schuster Published: 28th April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The first book in the hotly anticipated new fantasy adventure series for readers age 9+, from A. F. Steadman. If you like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon or His Dark… Continue reading Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F.Steadman

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April 2022 Monthly Wrap Up Post

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Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 75/24 End of Year Post: Dymocks Reading Challenge: 24/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 22/24 Goal: 102/150 Australian Women: 64 Australian Men: 13 Australian: 75 Non-Australian: 27 Men: 23 Women: 82 In April, I read 27 books – some quiz books, but mostly review books, and some reviews are still yet to go… Continue reading April 2022 Monthly Wrap Up Post

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The Callers by Kiah Thomas

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Title: The Callers Author: Kiah Thomas Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th May 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: CALLERS CAN CONJURE ANYTHING OUT OF THIN AIR.BUT WHAT IF THE THINGS DON'T COME FROM NOTHING?WHAT IF THEY'RE TAKEN FROM . . . SOMEONE ELSE? In the world of Elipsom, the ability… Continue reading The Callers by Kiah Thomas

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Mars Awakens by H.M. Waugh

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Title: Mars Awakens Author: H.M. Waugh Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd May 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Kids from rival Martian colonies must come together to fight for survival in this thrilling middle-grade space adventure from an exciting Australian talent. Raised in rival colonies on Mars, each long… Continue reading Mars Awakens by H.M. Waugh