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Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery by Li Chen

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Title: Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery Author: Li Chen Genre: Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to… Continue reading Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery by Li Chen

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One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

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Title: One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) Author: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Saddle up your dragons, we're going on a road trip in this outrageously funny cosy fantasy YA sequel to medieval romp Lady's Knight, from NYT bestselling duo… Continue reading One Knight Stand (Lady’s Knight #2) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

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The Journey Home (The Callers #3) by Kiah Thomas

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Title: The Journey Home (The Callers #3) Author: Kiah Thomas Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The final exciting chapter in the Callers saga delivers higher stakes and danger, as well as a powerful message of hope. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan. The… Continue reading The Journey Home (The Callers #3) by Kiah Thomas

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Dymocks June 2026: Reflect, Reset and Read

Ashleigh

We’re halfway through the year, and that means we’re at the halfway point for the Dymocks Reading Challenge for 2026. This month’s theme is Reflect, Reset and Read, and I already have one or two books chosen. I feel I’ll be able to slot anything into TBR, and have an idea for one of the… Continue reading Dymocks June 2026: Reflect, Reset and Read

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Devil Mountain by Inessa Jackson

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Title: Devil Mountain Author: Inessa Jackson Genre: Crime Publisher: Simon and Schuster Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A wickedly dark police procedural with a hint of the supernatural, this crime novel is Dinuka McKenzie meets The Bluffs.When Detective Sergeant Anastasia Brown is sent to investigate a grisly murder in a… Continue reading Devil Mountain by Inessa Jackson

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The Stolen Bairn by Katrina Macdonald Roe

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Title: The Stolen Bairn Author: Katrina Macdonald Roe Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Katie Skea was stolen by faeries as a baby and won back by her mother’s courage. Years later on the Isle of Skye, strange magic is stirring. When her new… Continue reading The Stolen Bairn by Katrina Macdonald Roe

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Alice-Miranda Holds the Key by Jacqueline Harvey

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Title: Alice-Miranda Holds the Key Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/30th January 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda is home for the holidays! In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a… Continue reading Alice-Miranda Holds the Key by Jacqueline Harvey

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Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan by Lucie Stevens

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Title: Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan Author: Lucie Stevens Genre: Historical Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sequel to R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins, the quirky and very funny MG fantasy title that is perfect for fans of A Girl Called Corpse and Nevermoor. 1851, LONDON Six months have passed… Continue reading Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan by Lucie Stevens

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Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) by Jackie French

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Title: Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 279 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Renowned author and historian Jackie French takes us back in time to Greece and Rome and explores young heroes in ancient… Continue reading Cleopatra: The Girl Who Would Be King (Heroes in the Ancient World, #1) by Jackie French

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 Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell

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Title:  Brave like Bunji Author: Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis:  A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and wearing your true colours with pride from debut author Jake Gablonski and acclaimed illustrator Samantha Campbell. 'Hello, Bunji,' said the… Continue reading  Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell