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99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne

Title: 99 Percent Mine Author: Sally Thorne Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Piatkus Published: 29th January 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 372 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Readers and critics alike raved over USA Today bestselling author Sally Thorne’s smash hit debut, The Hating Game , which has sold in over 20 countries. Now she’s back with an unforgettable romantic comedy… Continue reading 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne

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Bella Donna: Coven Road by Ruth Symes (Bella Donna #1)

Title: Bella Donna: Coven Road Author:  Ruth Symes Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Picadilly Published: 7th January 2019 Format: Paperback Pages: 180 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A witch, a cat and a lot of magic! A witch, a cat and a lot of magic! Some girls dream of being a princess, but Bella Donna has always… Continue reading Bella Donna: Coven Road by Ruth Symes (Bella Donna #1)

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The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars by Jaclyn Moriarty (Kingdoms and Empires #2)

Title: The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars Author: Jaclyn Moriarty Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th October 2018 Format: Hardcover Pages: 528 Price: $22.99 Synopsis:An enchanting and whimsical spell-filled fantasy novel from Jaclyn Moriarty, the highly-acclaimed author of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone and the award-winning author of Feeling Sorry for Celia and A… Continue reading The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars by Jaclyn Moriarty (Kingdoms and Empires #2)

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The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle

Title: The Dinner List Author: Rebecca Serle Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $29.99 Synopsis:If you could invite anyone at all to a fantasy dinner party, who would be on your list? 'We've been waiting for an hour.' That's what Audrey says. She states it with… Continue reading The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle

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The Brink of Darkness by Jeff Giles (Edge of Everything #2)

Title: The Brink of Darkness Author: Jeff Giles Genre: Young Adult, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy. Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 1st August 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Things have changed for seventeen-year-old Zoe ever since the dramatic events that brought her together with the mysterious X. In order to save Zoe and her family, X… Continue reading The Brink of Darkness by Jeff Giles (Edge of Everything #2)

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The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas

Title: The Psychology of Time Travel Author: Kate Mascarenhas Genre: Science Fiction/Crime Publisher: HarperCollins Australia/Head of Zeus Published: 1st August 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: A time travel murder mystery, set in a female-centric alternate world. A time travel murder mystery from a brilliantly original new voice. Perfect for readers of Naomi… Continue reading The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas

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Bookshop Girl by Chloe Coles

Title: Bookshop Girl Author: Chloe Coles Genre: Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Bonnier/Hot Key/Allen and Unwin Published: 25th July 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis:A hilarious tale of female friendship, bookshops and fighting for a cause - perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison. Bennett's Bookshop has always been a haven for… Continue reading Bookshop Girl by Chloe Coles

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If Kisses Cured Cancer by T.S. Hawken

Title: If Kisses Cured Cancer Author: T.S. Hawken Genre: Literary Fiction, Fiction Publisher: Seahawk Press Published: 1st May 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 466 Price: $30 Synopsis:If Kisses Cured Cancer is a story about life in a growing coastal town, falling in love and stealing shopping trolleys. Matt Pearce is depressed, working an uninspiring job and… Continue reading If Kisses Cured Cancer by T.S. Hawken

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Ready to Fall by Marcella Pixley

Title: Ready to Fall Author: Marcella Pixley Genre: Young Adult Fiction Publisher: Pushkin Press/Allen and Unwin/Murdoch Books Published: March 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A YA novel about a teen who finds hope and a fresh start after a terrible loss, and learns that being strong means letting go When Max Friedman's… Continue reading Ready to Fall by Marcella Pixley

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The Most Marvellous Spelling Bee Mystery by Deborah Abela

Title: The Most Marvellous Spelling Bee Mystery Author: Deborah Abela Genre: Children's Fiction Publisher: Penguin-Random House Australia Published: 30th April 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Just when India Wimple’s life is returning to normal after competing in the Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee, she’s invited to London for an international spelling showdown. But… Continue reading The Most Marvellous Spelling Bee Mystery by Deborah Abela