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Australian Authors Read

Ashleigh

Every year, I aim to focus by reading on Australian authors, because I see authors from the UK and the US get widely promoted, and I feel that a lot of Australian authors, unless they’re super popular, get overlooked. Particularly the kids and young adult authors. So in 2025 I read 239 Australian authors in… Continue reading Australian Authors Read

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Non-Fiction Books Read in 2025

Ashleigh

In 2025, I read 29 non-fiction books across a variety of genres, covering history, culture, nature, politics, language and autism. A lot of these books introduced me to new topics or ave me a better understanding of topics I already knew a bit about. It was interesting to read any of these, and Annabel Crabb… Continue reading Non-Fiction Books Read in 2025

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Australian Men Read

Ashleigh

Every year, I split up my roundups into categories. Because I read so much, it makes sense and goes alongside the longer, complete one. This is the only reason the authors who are men get their own post, because I know lengthy posts are not something that everyone enjoys. That said, I focus on authors… Continue reading Australian Men Read

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Picture Books Read in 2025

Ashleigh

I read 57 picture books in 2025 for review purposes on my own blog, and for Good Reading Magazine. I covered lots of different stories, non-fiction books and many different themes that showcased emotions, different aspects of Australian history and culture, and celebrations of life in general. Every book had its own charms, which is… Continue reading Picture Books Read in 2025

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Indigenous Authors Read

Ashleigh

Every year, I try to read as many Indigenous authors as possible, and these are often Australian First Nations authors and books, primarily because this is what I have access to. This year, it has been focused on what has come my way for review, and I am enjoying seeing how these authors work in… Continue reading Indigenous Authors Read

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Readings Book Bingo Completed-ish

Ashleigh

 One final challenge I took part in this year was the Readings book bingo. I managed to tick every prompt apart from the cookbook prompt off, which probably had more to do with time than anything else. 2024 Prize Winner:  A Gift from the Birds by Caroline Stills (Text Prize 2024) A debut author: Earth… Continue reading Readings Book Bingo Completed-ish

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Naynay and the Mermaid by Tasma Walton, illustrated by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis

Ashleigh

Title: Naynay and the Mermaid Author: Tasma Walton, illustrated by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: 'With long tendrils of seagrass for hair, her body is blue green like the sea, and her tail sparkles with iridescent scales ...' Naynay and her family… Continue reading Naynay and the Mermaid by Tasma Walton, illustrated by Charmaine Ledden-Lewis

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Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

Ashleigh

Title: Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track Author: Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr… Continue reading Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

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Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History

Ashleigh

Title: Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney Genre: History Publisher: Lothian Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land on which it is built.This is the story… Continue reading Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History

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Indigenous Authors 2024

Ashleigh

During 2024, I also tried to read more Indigenous authors, and the ones that came my way had a lot to do with books I was aware of and books I was able to get or had on my shelf. There are many more Indigenous authors, of course, and some may not write in a… Continue reading Indigenous Authors 2024