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Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner

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Title: Etta and the Octopus Author: Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Andrew Joyner Genre: Humour Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 26th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 110 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most… Continue reading Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner

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Spice Road by Maiyam Ibrahim

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Title: Spice Road Author: Maiyam Ibrahim Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 488 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Set in an Arabian-inspired land, in this epic young adult fantasy, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother whose betrayal is now her nation's greatest threat. The first book in an epic… Continue reading Spice Road by Maiyam Ibrahim

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Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst

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Title: Time of My Life Author: Myf Warhurst Genre: Memoir Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 28th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages:300 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: From the much-loved Myf Warhurst comes a captivating and joyous memoir of wisdom, humour and heart that unleashes the music within us all We all have a soundtrack to our lives, songs… Continue reading Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst

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September 2022 Reading Round-up

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In September, I read 22 books, with sixteen by Australian authors and six by non-Australian authors, so I have been reading more Australian authors this year, which has been my focus and goal to promote Australian voices – as many as I can and as diversely as I can. I’ve again read across a range… Continue reading September 2022 Reading Round-up

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The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester

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Title: The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre Author: Natasha Lester Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 28th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 430 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Lavish and compelling, this is the story of a young woman trying to forget her devastating part in the war 1943. After spearheading several successful advertising campaigns in New… Continue reading The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester

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Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans

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Title: Notorious Sorcerer Author: Davinia Evans Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette Australia/Orbit Published: 13th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 430 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A delightful debut secondary world fantasy set in a city that's bursting with imaginative alchemical magic, sharp banter, and a compelling queer romance perfect for fans of The Tethered Mage and Strange the Dreamer. 'Notorious Sorcerer is… Continue reading Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans

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A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin

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Title: A Walk in the Dark Author: Jane Godwin Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 245 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A gripping and suspenseful rite-of-passage novel about five teenagers and one night that will change them all, from award-winning author Jane Godwin. 'It's just a walk in the dark. What… Continue reading A Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin

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The Upwelling by Lystra Rose

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Title: The Upwelling Author: Lystra Rose Genre: Fiction, Time-Slip Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 31st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 390 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: 'A deeply immersive young adult fantasy and an enthralling debut. It's a privilege to walk this new path into the oldest of stories' AMIE KAUFMAN, New York Times-bestselling author A CAPTIVATING YOUNG ADULT DEBUT… Continue reading The Upwelling by Lystra Rose

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The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green

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Title: The Bellbird River Country Choir Author: Sophie Green Genre: Contemporary Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 27th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 426 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: A warm-hearted story of fresh beginnings, unexpected friendships and the sustaining power of love and community, from the Top Ten bestselling author of The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle and Thursdays at… Continue reading The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green

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The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks

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Title: The Monster of Her Age Author: Danielle Binks Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 28th July 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 265 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: In a neo-Gothic mansion in a city at the end of the world, Ellie finds there's room enough for art, family, forgiveness and love. A coming-of-age story about embracing the… Continue reading The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks