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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Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation by Ashleigh Barton
Title: Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages:300 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: You'll never believe where SOLOMON MACARONI is heading... The world’s friendliest vegetarian vampire and his six mischievous cousins are going to Paris with Uncle Dracula. They can’t wait for the fine… Continue reading Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation by Ashleigh Barton
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
Tales of the Minstrel Tongue by Narrelle M Harris
Title: Tales of the Minstrel Tongue Author: Narrelle M Harris Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Dangerous Charm/Draft2Digital Published: 30th November 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 90 Price: $31.04 Synopsis: In Kitty and Cadaver, Kitty Carrasco, funeral parlour beautician, gets the shock of her life when the recently departed, whom she's making presentable for their funerals, all sit up… Continue reading Tales of the Minstrel Tongue by Narrelle M Harris
18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart
Title: 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack Author: Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and… Continue reading 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart
Junkyard Fairies: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara
Title: Junkyard Fairies: Dig Deep Author: Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The first title in a new series full of magic, charm, mischief and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O'Hara, co-creator of Frindelswylde.Fur, Tip… Continue reading Junkyard Fairies: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara
Landovel by Emily Rodda
Title: Landovel Author: Emily Rodda Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 944 Price: $39.99 Synopsis: An epic 'three parts in one' fantasy quest, in a unique, irresistible package. Compulsive reading from the author of one of the most successful children's fantasy series ever published, Deltora Quest. A hero… Continue reading Landovel by Emily Rodda
Blood and Stone: A Radazan Mystery by Tamara M Bailey
Title: Blood and Stone: A Radazan Mystery Author: Tamara M Bailey Genre: Fantasy/Crime Publisher: Clan Destine Press Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 254 Price: $34.95 Synopsis: In Blood & Stone Tomi Cardozo, the top Justice Official in the thriving metropolis of Radaza, has been called to investigate a gruesome murder of a professor who has… Continue reading Blood and Stone: A Radazan Mystery by Tamara M Bailey
The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James
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
How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil
Title: How to Free a Jinn Author: Raidah Shah Idil Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Fast-paced middle fiction fantasy featuring a curious girl discovering a big family secret. Full of intrigue, humour, warmth, action, jungle spirits, a perilous unseen realm and ghostly battles.… Continue reading How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil
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