Title: Briar Book of the Dead Author: A.G. Slatter Genre: Mystery, Fantasy Publisher: Titan Books Published: 13th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: Ellie Briar is the first non-witch to be born into her family for generations. The Briar family of witches run the town of Silverton, caring for its inhabitants with… Continue reading Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter
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#KT Book Bingo 2025 Completed
Another #KTBookBingo completed! This was a tricky one at first, and one I thought would take me much longer to complete. But some books just worked so well in each category, and at times I had multiple choices. I got there in the end though, and can now focus on the rest of my reading… Continue reading #KT Book Bingo 2025 Completed
Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams
Title: Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles Author: Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams Genre: Science Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 140 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: This is the ultimate reptile book for kids by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, bestselling author of The First Scientists. Bursting with vibrant illustrations and cool… Continue reading Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams
The Girl and the Ghost by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: The Girl and the Ghost Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A French village, new friends, fabulous food, a local mystery to be solved and . . . a ghost. She snaps the locket shut. Just as quickly as he appeared,… Continue reading The Girl and the Ghost by Jacqueline Harvey
Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor 4 by Jessica Townsend
Title: Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor 4 Author: Jessica Townsend Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Published: 30th April 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 663 Price: $18.99Synopsis: The highly anticipated fourth book in the award-winning Nevermoor series from one of Australia's best-selling and most loved authors.In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to… Continue reading Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow: Nevermoor 4 by Jessica Townsend
Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A.L. Tait
Title: Willow Bright’s Secret Plot Author: A.L. Tait Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: 'I feel her in the breeze that makes the dahlias bob, and in the scent of the roses ...' After moving to the city from the country, Willow Bright feels like… Continue reading Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A.L. Tait
Readings Book Bingo
I wasn’t going to add anymore challenges this year, but the Readings Book Bingo looked fun, and I thought why not. I was able to fill in some categories already with what I have read so far this year – so ten out of twenty-five filled, to relieve some stress as I go through my… Continue reading Readings Book Bingo
The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson
Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you’ll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson
Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Helen Edwards
Title: Legend of the Lighthouse Moon Author: Helen Edwards Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 2nd October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: It’s the 1970s and on Kangaroo Island, Mona McKenna and her brother Albert live with their grandparents at Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. For five long years they have… Continue reading Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Helen Edwards
KT Book Bingo – #KTBookBingo Completed
One of the reading challenges I undertook this year was a book bingo from a friend – KT Book Bingo. I had all but completed it until I found a book set in South America. I had tried to find one that I really wanted to read, but wasn’t able to in time and with… Continue reading KT Book Bingo – #KTBookBingo Completed
