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May 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read fifteen books in May and completed the Autumn part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge. Most books were by Australian authors across a range of genres and audiences, like always. However, I didn’t get through as many books as I hoped this past month due to circumstances beyond my control so I am hoping… Continue reading May 2023 Reading Round Up

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None Shall Sleep (Book #1 None Shall Sleep Sequence) by Ellie Marney

Ashleigh

Title: None Shall Sleep (Book #1 None Shall Sleep Sequence) Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st September 2020 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A riveting New York Times bestselling YA thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. It's 1982, and… Continue reading None Shall Sleep (Book #1 None Shall Sleep Sequence) by Ellie Marney

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We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

Ashleigh

Title: We Could Be Something Author: Will Kostakis Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A wonderful emotional rollercoaster of a novel about two young men, each on a journey of discovery. It's part coming-out story, part falling-in-love story, part relationship breakdown story, part extended… Continue reading We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis

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Mars Underground by H.M. Waugh

Ashleigh

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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Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound

Ashleigh

Title: Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle Author: Samatha-Ellen Bound Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: One year ago, Celeste Barden went on the adventure of a lifetime. Now, the next one is about to begin. Rebellion is brewing in… Continue reading Seven Wherewithal Way – Across the Ice and into the Jungle by Samatha-Ellen Bound

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Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

Ashleigh

Title: Lies We Sing to the Sea Author: Sarah Underwood Genre: Fantasy/Historical/Romance Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 496 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A dazzling sapphic fantasy, inspired by Greek mythology.In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each summer brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when… Continue reading Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

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March 2023 Round Up

Ashleigh

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix

Ashleigh

Title: The Sinister Booksellers of Bath Author: Garth Nix Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 21st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Return to the enchanting world of ABIA winner The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, as a team of booksellers must fight to keep dangerous magic under cover before the stuff of… Continue reading The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix

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February 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 20 books in February, mostly Australian books, with two English authors. One of these, The Secret Garden, was a buddy read with my Facebook blogging community, which was a lot of fun and we discussed the characters and themes of the book, which was written in 11911, and captures the attitudes of a… Continue reading February 2023 Reading Round Up

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Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas

Ashleigh

Title:  Saltwater Boy Author: Bradley Christmas Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Heartfelt and poignant, this coming of age story explores father-son relationships, against a backdrop of small town rivalries, buried truths, with themes of sustainability, preserving the past and environmental care.When Dad goes… Continue reading Saltwater Boy by Bradley Christmas