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The Casting Dilemma by Lynne Stringer

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Title: The Casting Dilemma Author: Lynne Stringer Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wombat Rhiza Published: 1st May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Kate wants to be an actor, but when she looks in the mirror, she doesn’t like what she sees. How she longs to be like Ashleigh Monahan, a girl in her grade,… Continue reading The Casting Dilemma by Lynne Stringer

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Once Upon a Tomorrow by Karen Comer

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Title: Once Upon a Tomorrow Author: Karen Comer Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Three girls. Three fates. Three interwoven stories. Spanning a hundred years from the present to the future, three girls on the cusp of life search for truth and connection amid family dysfunction, climate… Continue reading Once Upon a Tomorrow by Karen Comer

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My Wonderful Disgrace by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice

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Title: My Wonderful Disgrace Author: Angourie Rice and Kate Rice Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: A funny, edgy dark comedy of errors – the highly anticipated second novel from best-selling authors Angourie and Kate Rice.Amy Middleton has all her plans in place for… Continue reading My Wonderful Disgrace by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice

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Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley

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Title: Tearing Myself Together Author: Anna Whateley Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price:  $19.99 Synopsis: Hilzy's life is forever coming undone - and so is her body. Friendship is just one more thing she can't count on…until she has to. A wonderful YA novel… Continue reading Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley

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March 2026 Reading Round Up

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During March, I read 24 books, and reviewed most of them. Two reviews are coming from Sisters in Crime soon. One review is for much later in the month, so all up, I reviewed 23 of the books I read in March. All but three of the books I read were by Australian authors, and… Continue reading March 2026 Reading Round Up

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I Know What You’re Hiding by Jack Heath

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Title: I Know What You’re Hiding Author: Jack Heath Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 320 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A deadly blaze. A desperate girl. Three days to crack the case.Everyone knows the story. Jamie George was the golden child. Her sister, Morgan, was nothing but trouble. When their… Continue reading I Know What You’re Hiding by Jack Heath

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The Friendship Paradox by Aśka

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Title: The Friendship Paradox Author: Aśka Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $22.99 Synopsis:  Road trips, physics and friendship collide in this gorgeous graphic novel about the highs and lows of a gap year that is perfect for fans of Heartstopper and The Greatest Thing. Note to self: no… Continue reading The Friendship Paradox by Aśka

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Ayaiga: Neighbour and Hero by Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall, illustrated by Wally Wilfred

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Title: Ayaiga: Neighbour and Hero Author: Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall, illustrated by Wally Wilfred Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 15th February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: In the remote Roper River region of the Northern Territory more than 120 years ago, an Alawa man committed an act of such exceptional… Continue reading Ayaiga: Neighbour and Hero by Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall, illustrated by Wally Wilfred

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#AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed

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I managed to complete my Nix level early this year, as I have already had quite a few young adult books cross my path in my reading and reviewing. They’ve covered quite a wide range of genres and stories so far, and it’s going to be interesting to see what else I come across over… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed

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Good Luck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown

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Title: Good Luck and Other Lies Author: Catriona McKeown Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wombat Rhiza Published: 7th June 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 296 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: Imagine being one of six high school students who win a 50-million-dollar lotto prize. What would you buy first? The latest phone? A new wardrobe? A fancy car to learn… Continue reading Good Luck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown