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The Passengers by Eleanor Limprecht

Title: The Passengers Author: Eleanor Limprecht Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher:  Allen and Unwin Published: 21st of February 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 344 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: A luminous novel about love by an acclaimed rising star of Australian literature. 'A stunning exploration of hope and desire, fear and control, this story is full of heart and… Continue reading The Passengers by Eleanor Limprecht

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Book Bingo Three: A book by someone over 60, a book by an author you’ve never read before.

  In my third book bingo posts of the year, I have two books to report on - a book by an author I have never read before, and a book by someone over sixty. Both of these books have already been reviewed on my blog, so I have linked back to the longer reviews… Continue reading Book Bingo Three: A book by someone over 60, a book by an author you’ve never read before.

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2018 NSW PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARDS

The NSW Government has a long tradition of celebrating and connecting the public with art and literature. The NSW Premier's Literary Awards are an opportunity to highlight the importance of literacy and literature, whilst enjoying and learning from the work of our writers in NSW and Australia. Like other literary awards, this award in highlighting… Continue reading 2018 NSW PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARDS

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Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2018 Winners

Each year, the State Premiers of Australia nominate several books across several categories for literary awards, and each of the awards are announced at different times, and have different categories.  The Victorian awards were inaugurated in 1985 to honour Australian writing and are administered by the Wheeler Centre on behalf of the Premier of Victoria.… Continue reading Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2018 Winners

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2018 Stella Prize Longlist

On the 8th of February, 2018, the long-list for one of Australia's most prestigious literary prizes was announced. The Stella Prize - a prize that recognises the contribution to literature of Australian Women Writers - announced its twelve-book long list yesterday in a year when women's voices and diverse voices are starting to be heard… Continue reading 2018 Stella Prize Longlist

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Eventual Poppy Day by Libby Hathorn

Title: Eventual Poppy Day Author: Libby Hathorn Genre: YA, Historical Fiction Publisher: Angus&Robertson, an imprint of HarperCollins Published: 23rd February, 2015 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Shooting stars, kisses, grenades and the lumbering tanks. And the shrieking skies and the shaking comrades: 'Up and over, lads!' And I know it is time again… Continue reading Eventual Poppy Day by Libby Hathorn

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Book Bingo Two: A book with a number in the title, a book based on a true story, a book by an Australian woman

  The next square I managed to fill was the last square in the fourth row a book with a number in the title. This also filled in a book published in 2018 for my other challenge and ticked off another book in the Australian Women Writer’s challenge – I have many books that will… Continue reading Book Bingo Two: A book with a number in the title, a book based on a true story, a book by an Australian woman

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Graevale (Medoran Chronicles #4) by Lynette Noni

Title: Graevale (Medoran Chronicles #4) Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 1st February 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 450 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: ‘Light of dark, only one can win. This world cannot survive in shades of grey.’ Now that Aven Dalmarta sits upon the throne of Meya, Alex must race against the… Continue reading Graevale (Medoran Chronicles #4) by Lynette Noni

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The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge by Kali Napier *Debut novel*

Title: The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge Author: Kali Napier Genre: Historical Fiction/Literary Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 30th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 410 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Every family has secrets that bind them together. A heart-rending story of a guesthouse keeper and his wife who attempt to start over, from devastatingly talented debut author Kali… Continue reading The Secrets at Ocean’s Edge by Kali Napier *Debut novel*

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Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-Time Husband by Barbara Toner

Title: Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-Time Husband Author: Barbara Toner Genre: Literary, Historical Publisher: Penguin Random House/Bantam Published: 29th January 2018 Format: Paperback Pages:352 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A charming and witty novel, set in a small country town in 1919. ‘When Adelaide Nightingale, Louisa Worthington, Maggie O’Connell and Pearl McCleary threw caution to the winds… Continue reading Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-Time Husband by Barbara Toner