Title: Time to Rest Author: Jack Carty, illustrated by Natasha Carty Genre: Poetry Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sun is sinking low, my darling, the birds are in their nests. And you have spent the day exploring, so now it’s time to rest. A beautiful… Continue reading Time to Rest by Jack Carty, illustrated by Natasha Carty
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Captain Thunderbolt’s Recital by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Liz Duthie
Title: Captain Thunderbolt’s Recital Author: Jane Jolly, illustrated by Liz Duthie Genre: Historical Publisher: National Library of Australia Publications Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Captain Thunderbolt was known as the ‘gentleman bushranger’. He didn’t like violence, was always polite, and even paid back most of the money he stole. In Captain Thunderbolt’s… Continue reading Captain Thunderbolt’s Recital by Jane Jolly, illustrated by Liz Duthie
Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst
Title: Time of My Life Author: Myf Warhurst Genre: Memoir Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 28th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages:300 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: From the much-loved Myf Warhurst comes a captivating and joyous memoir of wisdom, humour and heart that unleashes the music within us all We all have a soundtrack to our lives, songs… Continue reading Time of My Life by Myf Warhurst
The Angry Women’s Choir by Meg Bignell
Title: The Angry Women’s Choir Author: Meg Bignell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Penguin/Michael Joseph Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: By the acclaimed author of Welcome To Nowhere River comes a heart-warming and uplifting story about a remarkable group of women who discover they are all capable of incredible things – if they’re… Continue reading The Angry Women’s Choir by Meg Bignell
Monkey’s Big Adventures: Afloat in Venice by Tina Wilson
Title: Monkey’s Big Adventures: Afloat in Venice Author: Tina Wilson Genre: Travel, Friendship, Adventure Publisher: One Tentacle Publishing Published: 1st September 2021 Format: Hardcover and Audio Pages: 40 Price: $27.95 Synopsis: ABOUT THE SERIES Imaginative, nostalgic and quirky, the Monkey’s Great Adventures series, with bespoke hand-knitted toys, is beautifully photographed in locations around the world… Continue reading Monkey’s Big Adventures: Afloat in Venice by Tina Wilson
The Right Way to Rock by Nat Amoore
Title: The Right Way to Rock Author: Nat Amoore Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 1st June 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: The rockin' story of two new friends, one arts fiasco and a whole lot of music. Without music, the world is just blah. That’s my take on life, anyway. Mum says… Continue reading The Right Way to Rock by Nat Amoore
The Colour of Music by Lisa Tiffen, illustrated by Matt Ottley
Title: The Colour of Music Author: Lisa Tiffen, illustrated by Matt Ottley Genre: Fiction Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Published: June 2021 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Molly can see the music. Colours flash brilliantly as she listens. The music takes her on a journey into places filled with colour, revealing connections between music, emotions,… Continue reading The Colour of Music by Lisa Tiffen, illustrated by Matt Ottley
2018 Reading Wrap Up Post
In 2018, I had the aim of reading 120 books throughout the year. This was my general reading goal from the first of January to the end of December, and included review books, books I had to read for work as a quiz writer with Scholastic Australia, and my other challenges - The Australian Women… Continue reading 2018 Reading Wrap Up Post
Lovesome by Sally Seltmann
Title: Lovesome Author: Sally Seltmann Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th April 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: An offbeat and beguiling story of finding your own happiness. My warm breath makes a beautiful fog in front of me. It's times like this when I feel most alive. I feel… Continue reading Lovesome by Sally Seltmann
The Song of Us by JD Barrett
Title: The Song of Us Author: J.D. Barrett Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 11th April 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 330 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Zoe Wylde is a woman at a crossroad. Five years ago, she fled her successful career as a concert harpist in London to return to her Bondi home. She still plays,… Continue reading The Song of Us by JD Barrett
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