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Frances Bloom: Dangerous Days by Katrina Nannestad

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Title: Frances Bloom: Dangerous Days Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Contemporary Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Relish in mischief, adventure and the most unusual family ever, with the bestselling and multi-award-winning Katrina Nannestad. Frances Bloom's dreams have come true. Her grandparents are a honey-coloured bear and a… Continue reading Frances Bloom: Dangerous Days by Katrina Nannestad

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#AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed

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I managed to complete my Nix level early this year, as I have already had quite a few young adult books cross my path in my reading and reviewing. They’ve covered quite a wide range of genres and stories so far, and it’s going to be interesting to see what else I come across over… Continue reading #AussieYAChallenge Nix Level Completed

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February 2026 Reading Round Up

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This February I read 27 books. Most were review books, and most were by women. I reviewed 23 of the books I read, and there are some other reviews coming in the next few months. I’m also getting through my reading challenges for the year, and ticking off thing as I go or as I… Continue reading February 2026 Reading Round Up

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Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist by Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley

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Title: Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist  Author: Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley. Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 28th January 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old.… Continue reading Ludicrous Legends: Myths with a Twist by Jol Temple and illustrated by David Conley

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Frog Squad: Sink or Swim by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Title: Frog Squad: Sink or Swim Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages:  144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Frog Squad dives into the treacherous… Continue reading Frog Squad: Sink or Swim by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

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Australian Women Read in 2024

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For the past several years, I have been eager to promote Australian women writers. Not to the detriment of men or international authors, but because Australian women writers are brilliant and often overlooked, so don’t always get the recognition they deserve. There are some who are popular, but for those who aren’t, I feel that… Continue reading Australian Women Read in 2024

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Cowritten Books and Anthologies Read

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In 2024 I read several books that were written by two or more people, and some anthologies. I separated the counts out in 2023, but for 2024, I have combined them, because I felt that there weren’t enough to split into two separate posts this time. It’s also easier, because some anthologies can count as… Continue reading Cowritten Books and Anthologies Read

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The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James

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Title: The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment Author: Anna James Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $29.99 Synopsis:  First in a brand-new fantasy series from acclaimed author Anna James, filled with seasonal magic and irresistible adventure‘A magical world full of wonder!’ Katie Tsang‘A triumph of… Continue reading The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James

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June 2024 Reading Round Up

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During June I read 17 books and made headway on all of my challenges – with only one or two prompts for each to go. I also completed Mains challenge prompts for the Dymocks Mains Prompts and prepared for a few blog tours. Most books were Australian, and I reviewed most of them as well… Continue reading June 2024 Reading Round Up

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Dymocks Reading Challenge Mains Completed

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 As of the middle of June, I have completed the ten mains prompts. I enjoyed nine out of ten, and only reviewed a couple, as during the completion of this section of the challenge, I had a lot of review books to stay on top of so that was my focus when it came to… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge Mains Completed