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The Offline Diaries as told by Ade and Shanice by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené

Title: The Offline Diaries as told by Ade and Shanice Author: Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 6th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The major new middle-grade series from the authors of Slay in Your Lane is here! A universal story of friendship, falling out and… Continue reading The Offline Diaries as told by Ade and Shanice by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené

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Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Title: Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys Author: Tjanpi Desert Weavers Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how donkeys came to be a rich part of life for one Aboriginal community. Told in Pitjantjatjara and English.… Continue reading Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers

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The Angry Women’s Choir by Meg Bignell

Title: The Angry Women’s Choir Author: Meg Bignell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Penguin/Michael Joseph Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: By the acclaimed author of Welcome To Nowhere River comes a heart-warming and uplifting story about a remarkable group of women who discover they are all capable of incredible things – if they’re… Continue reading The Angry Women’s Choir by Meg Bignell

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All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr

Title: All Four Quarters of the Moon Author: Shirley Marr Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A big-hearted story of love and resilience, starring sisters and storytellers Peijing and Biju, a lost family finding their way, a Little World made of paper, a Jade Rabbit, and… Continue reading All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr

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Random Acts of Unkindness by Anna Mandoki

Title: Random Acts of Unkindness Author: Anna Mandoki Genre: Fiction Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: 1st July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: In an all-too-recognisable Melbourne of the near future, the lives of three very different women become intertwined. Emily is a researcher at the University, carrying out experiments on overcrowding in rats.… Continue reading Random Acts of Unkindness by Anna Mandoki

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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F.Steadman

Title: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Author: A.F.Steadman Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Simon and Schuster Published: 28th April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The first book in the hotly anticipated new fantasy adventure series for readers age 9+, from A. F. Steadman. If you like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon or His Dark… Continue reading Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F.Steadman

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An A-List for Death by Pamela Hart

Title: An A-List for Death Author: Pamela Hart Genre: Crime, Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Shooting for fame could end your career ... and your life. A sparkling mystery from a stylish new voice in crime fiction, in a book that will delight fans of… Continue reading An A-List for Death by Pamela Hart

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Nancy Business by R.W.R McDonald

Title: Nancy Business Author: R.W.R McDonald Genre: Crime, Mystery Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st June 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Tippy, Uncle Pike and Devon are back for another camp cosy crime mystery from the award-winning author of The Nancys. The gripping, heart-warming and hilarious sequel to R.W.R. McDonald's smash hit The Nancys,… Continue reading Nancy Business by R.W.R McDonald

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May 2022 Reading Round-Up

In May, I managed to read 26 books. All were review books, and most were Australian, and twenty-three were  by women. I have almost completed all my chosen challenges – with one category in the Dymocks Reading Challenge and one in the QBD Reading Challenge left. Some reviews are scheduled for June and July as… Continue reading May 2022 Reading Round-Up

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When Only One by Meg Gatland-Veness

Title: When Only One Author: Meg Gatland-Veness Genre: Fiction Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 31st May 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: ‘There’s someone in the school. Someone who’s not supposed to be there. This person is walking towards the classroom. They’re holding something in their hands. Something terrifying.’ Sam lives with his mum,… Continue reading When Only One by Meg Gatland-Veness