In December 2025, I read 16 books. Some were for reviews that will appear later in 2026, whilst others were ones I read for my own interest. Some were review books or books I wanted to read and review. December was a slower review month, so I was able to catch up on some other… Continue reading December 2025 Reading Round Up
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The 113th Assistant Librarian: Lost in a Book by Stuart Wilson
Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian: Lost in a Book Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 30th September 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The exciting sequel to The 113th Assistant Librarian is here! Oliver has settled into his life as the 113th assistant librarian. He loves his job – even though it… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian: Lost in a Book by Stuart Wilson
Raising Readers: How to Nurture a Child’s Love of Books by Megan Daley
Title: Raising Readers: How to Nurture a Child’s Love of Books Author: Megan Daley Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: UQP Published: 29th July 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: Now fully revised and updated, Raising Readers is a practical and essential guide that contains everything you need to know about childhood literacy, written by teacher-librarian… Continue reading Raising Readers: How to Nurture a Child’s Love of Books by Megan Daley
The Night Librarian by Christoper Lincoln
Title: The Night Librarian Author: Christoper Lincoln Genre: Fantasy, graphic novel Publisher: Schoslastic Australia Published: 1st January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Night at the Museum meets the Land of Stories in this thrilling new graphic novel adventure series in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of book… Continue reading The Night Librarian by Christoper Lincoln
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
Cowritten Books and Anthologies Read
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
The Great Library of Tomorrow by Rosalia Aguilar Solace
Title: The Great Library of Tomorrow Author: Rosalia Aguilar Solace Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 12th November 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Price: $38.00 Synopsis: Helia has served as the Sage of Hope for the Great Library of Tomorrow for centuries. She is one of the chosen few who embody and protect the values… Continue reading The Great Library of Tomorrow by Rosalia Aguilar Solace
The Lost Library by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
Title: The Lost Library Author: Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead Genre: Mystery Publisher: Text Australia Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling authors of Bob, Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, introduce readers to a little free library guarded by a cat and a boy who takes on the mystery… Continue reading The Lost Library by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator)
Title: Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day Author: Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator) Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sun is up, today’s the day. The little ones come, with smiles so wide and silky bags as big as them ... A lonely library… Continue reading Hooray, Hooray, it’s Library Day by Julie Anne Grasso, Heath McKenzie (illustrator)
Central Coast Reads
Literary culture has boomed in the last few years on the Central Coast. We have always had local authors, but often, they have had to travel to Sydney for events, and Coasties have been the ones travelling as well to festivals. Whilst some still do, having local independent bookshops such as Book Face at Erina… Continue reading Central Coast Reads
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