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Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough

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Title: Into the Mouth of the Wolf Author: Erin Gough Genre: YA Mystery Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Part thriller, part queer romance, Into the Mouth of the Wolf is a stunning, CBCA Notable YA novel from the award-winning author of Amelia Westlake. Dear Iris, If all goes well I will be… Continue reading Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough

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June 2025 Reading Round Up

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In June, I completed the reading for a big thing I have spent months doing, and started to get back on top of my review books. There’s still a way to go, but I’m working hard to clear things up so I can focus on some books I have had in my queue for over… Continue reading June 2025 Reading Round Up

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November 2024 Reading Round Up

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During November, I read 17 books across a range of genres, and all of them were by women! From picture books to ids books to adult books, I covered a wide range of genres and styles, and enjoyed some fantastic crime sort stories. I also only read Australian authors in November, and I am looking… Continue reading November 2024 Reading Round Up

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The Midwatch by Judith Rossell

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Title: The Midwatch Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Mystery Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The biggest children's book of the year! The Midwatch is the long-awaited new middle-grade novel from internationally bestselling author–illustrator Judith Rossell, creator of the multi-award-winning novel Withering-by-Sea.‘The city was stuffed full of wickedness, everyone knew that… Continue reading The Midwatch by Judith Rossell

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Books by Men Read in 2023

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  Books by Men Read in 2023 One of the ways I like to explore my reading is seeing what ratio of male authors to female authors I have read. The past few years I have read more women authors than men, a goal that started when I participated in the Australian Women Writer’s challenge… Continue reading Books by Men Read in 2023

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The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu by Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffenson

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Title: The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu Author: Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffenson Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Hardie Grant Australia Published: 13th December 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Take a walk with Uncle Kuu in The Trees, a picture book about caring for Country and respect for Indigenous knowledge.Looking after the trees… Continue reading The Trees: Learning Tree Knowledge with Uncle Kuu by Victor Steffensen, illustrated by Sandra Steffenson

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Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood

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Title: Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure Author: Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: The world is big when you’re a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Ziggy… Continue reading Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood

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Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling? by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

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Title: Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling? Author: Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: The world is big when you’re a twig!  From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Stump… Continue reading Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling? by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

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Hello Twigs, Time to Paint by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

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Title: Hello Twigs, Time to Paint Author: Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: The world is big when you’re a twig!  From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Noodle isn’t… Continue reading Hello Twigs, Time to Paint by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

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Hello Twigs, Surprise by Andrew McDonald and Ben Woods

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Title: Hello Twigs, Surprise Author: Andrew McDonald and Ben Woods Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: From the bestselling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Red is a WILD TWIG who loves giving surprises. So when he… Continue reading Hello Twigs, Surprise by Andrew McDonald and Ben Woods