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Books Written by Australian Women

Ashleigh

My main goal was to read as many books by Australian women as possible, and in 2023 my focus was also on promoting children’s literature, as this is one area of literature that does not get as much attention in mainstream media – that is something that lots of people want to see a change… Continue reading Books Written by Australian Women

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Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston

Ashleigh

Title: Murder on a School Night Author: Kate Weston Genre: Crime, Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Australia/Electric Monkey Published: 6th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $13.99 Synopsis: Sex Education meets A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. ‘Fiercely funny,… Continue reading Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston

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August 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In August, I read twenty books, and wrote reviews for all of them, some to come later in September or later in the year. I had a big pile this month and only got through a fraction because some came after publication date, and some took a little longer than others to get through. I… Continue reading August 2023 Reading Round Up

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Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville

Ashleigh

Title: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands Author: E.M. Greville Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Shawline Publishing Group Published: 25th July 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 202 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: FAMILIES CAN BE TRICKY... Especially when your dad is missing, your mum is hiding a BIG secret and a strangewoman – who looks oddly familiar –… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Lorekeepers Book One: Raine in the Underlands by E.M. Greville

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The Month that Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri

Ashleigh

Title: The Month that Makes the Year Author: Inda Ahmad Zahri Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Exploring Ramadan through the eyes of a Muslim child, this graceful and authentic story illuminates the sense of belonging to both the community and the universe that… Continue reading The Month that Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri

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Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai

Ashleigh

Title: Sunny the Shark Author: Remy Lai Genre: Fiction, Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A heartfelt and hopeful early-reader, full-colour graphic novel series, featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change. From the multi-award-winning creator of Pawcasso. Hi! I'm… Continue reading Sunny the Shark by Remy Lai

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July 2022 Round-Up

Ashleigh

In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up

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My EXTRA-ordinary Mum by Dani Vee

Ashleigh

Title: My EXTRA-ordinary Mum Author: Dani Vee Genre: Fiction Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: My mum's a little quirky, free-spirited and bold. She dances to the beat of her own drum. A fun-filled adventure and celebration of an extraordinary mum and her daughter who find magic… Continue reading My EXTRA-ordinary Mum by Dani Vee

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Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up

Ashleigh

It took me six months to complete this challenge – I found nearly all of the categories easy to fill. The only one I had to search for on lists was the BookTok one, as I found many of the ones on the list were not always what I wanted to read, a genre I… Continue reading Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up

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QBD Reading Challenge 2022

Ashleigh

This year I participated in the QBD Reading Challenge again and managed to complete it all within six months. Some categories were easier to fill than others, but what I like about this challenge is that the categories are always open and not overly prescriptive, which means it is easier to find books. Challenges like… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge 2022