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December 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

This month’s reading round up is coming to you early – I usually do this in the first week of the following month, but have chosen to do it earlier this month. In December I read 13 books, as some took me a little longer than others and I was trying to get through a… Continue reading December 2023 Reading Round Up

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The Books that Left an Impression on Me in 2023

Ashleigh

The Books that Left an Impression on Me in 2023 So it is that time of year when people make their top ten books of the year lists, or their best reads of the year and rank them. This is something I have never been able to do because I can’t always choose a top… Continue reading The Books that Left an Impression on Me in 2023

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This Fresh Hell by Katya de Becerra and Narelle M Harris

Ashleigh

Title: This Fresh Hell Author: Katya de Becerra and Narelle M Harris Genre: Horror, Thriller Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 10th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 280 Price: $36.95 Synopsis: A driver picks up a hitchhiker from the side of a road; a family moves in to a house that may be haunted; a visit… Continue reading This Fresh Hell by Katya de Becerra and Narelle M Harris

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Cool Christmas Reads

Ashleigh

It’s December, which means it is time to crack out some Christmas reading! There are always so many to choose from, whether it is the classics everyone knows to new ones, picture books, novels, and all sorts of things. Over the years, I have collected many Christmas books, some in multiple editions, and I always… Continue reading Cool Christmas Reads

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November 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

I read 15 books in November, all review books, and a mix of Australian and non-Australian books. I did this in between writing a few other things and have been trying to catch up on the review books I have – I hope to get everything done before Christmas and get it out the way… Continue reading November 2023 Reading Round Up

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The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart by Loretta Schauer

Ashleigh

Title: The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart Author: Loretta Schauer Genre: Historical Fiction, Ghost Stories Publisher: Walker Books/Andersen Press Published: 1st December 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: Stand and deliver! Lil and her pet crow must find a way to frighten off a gang of ruthless highwaymen who are terrorising the customers… Continue reading The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart by Loretta Schauer

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Secret Sparrow by Jackie French

Ashleigh

Title: Secret Sparrow Author: Jackie French Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 29th November 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price:$17.99 Synopsis: This is the story of women who fought during WWI, but not as nurses or ambulance drivers. In 1917 sixteen-year-old Jean McLain is working as a post-office assistant in England. But when she… Continue reading Secret Sparrow by Jackie French

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Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad

Ashleigh

Title: Silver Linings Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: ABC Books/HarperCollins Australia Published: 1st November 2011 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A new heartwarming novel set in 1950s Australia from bestselling author Katrina Nannestad Nettie Sweeney has a dad, three big sisters, a farm full of cows and a cat called Mittens.… Continue reading Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad

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Kip of the Mountain by Emma Gourlay

Ashleigh

Title: Kip of the Mountain Author: Emma Gourlay Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 4th October 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The astonishing and magical debut novel from Melbourne writer Emma Gourlay Kip Boowitt is desperate for a best friend. So when she rescues a tiny creature that looks like… Continue reading Kip of the Mountain by Emma Gourlay

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History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler and Andy Smith

Ashleigh

Title: History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts Author: Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy Smith Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Britannica Books/Walker Books Published: 1st November 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most… Continue reading History Factopia: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler and Andy Smith