Now that I have gone in-depth with my reading from 2023, here are my reading statistics at a glance, worked out throughout the year as I read a range of things. Some books may have fitted into multiple categories, and I hope I have reflected this in my posts and these numbers. I am not… Continue reading My Reading Summary 2023
Tag: Bestie's Book Bingo
Completed Challenge: Bestie’s Book Bingo
Well, it only took me six months to complete this challenge! The one category I had to dig around for was the Celebrity Book Club Pick, partly because I don’t usually follow celebrity book clubs, and partly because there were quite a few other that didn’t appeal to me, so I was glad that I… Continue reading Completed Challenge: Bestie’s Book Bingo
Book Bestie’s Bingo Update
I have almost finished my Book Bestie’s Bingo – the only prompt I have to complete is the Celebrity Book Club one, and this is the prompt in these challenges I most often struggle with as they’re often books that I don’t like, or genres I don’t read, or books that are overly hyped –… Continue reading Book Bestie’s Bingo Update
Two more book bingo rows completed.
Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.
Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde
Title: Little Matilda Goes to Hospital Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde Genre: Fiction Publisher: Martin Cavendish Published: 31st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda is not feeling well. But she is worried about going to hospital for the first time. Will she be able to overcome her fears… Continue reading Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde
Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo
I know I have only just ticked off another row, but I now have three rows completed for book bingo – I think I have five squares left to fill. The book featuring a chef is going to be tricky, so hopefully I can find something in what I have on my shelves. So, I’m… Continue reading Third Book Bestie’s Book Bingo
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox
Title: Crimson Lake Author: Candice Fox Genre: Crime Fiction Publisher: Bantam Australia Published: 18th December 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: From the award-winning and #1 bestselling author Candice Fox comes an ingenious and edgy suspense novel that will keep you guessing to the very last page . . . Six minutes –… Continue reading Crimson Lake by Candice Fox
January 2023 Wrap Up Post
2023 got off to a good start – I found a few reading challenges that won’t be too stressful, and I am almost finished the Dymocks Summer Reading Challenge, and am half way through the Book Bestie’s Bingo. The QBD challenge will take a little longer – partially due to finding some books and partially… Continue reading January 2023 Wrap Up Post
Taken by Dinuka McKenzie
Title: Taken Author: Dinuka McKenzie Genre: Crime Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A parent's worst nightmare. A case that's too close to home. The tense, must-read new Detective Kate Miles novel from the award-winning author of The Torrent. 'I was in the shower. I left Sienna in her… Continue reading Taken by Dinuka McKenzie
First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed
As you know, this year one of my challenges is the Book Bestie’s Bingo. Well, it hasn’t taken me long to fill more than half the card, and get one bingo with another two on the way – I just have to find the books I am going to use for them. Below are the… Continue reading First Book Bestie’s Book Bingo Row Completed