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Mim and the Frazzled Fruit Farmer (The Travelling Bookshop #7) by Katrina Nannestad

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Title: Mim and the Frazzled Fruit Farmer (The Travelling Bookshop #7) Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 24th February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a… Continue reading Mim and the Frazzled Fruit Farmer (The Travelling Bookshop #7) by Katrina Nannestad

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The Reading(s) Challenge 2026

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I wasn’t going to add another challenge, but the Reading(s) Challenge 2026 looked interesting, and it’s running from February to November, so one prompt a month. I will hopefully be able to fill all of these in, even if it means some re-reading where necessary. Doing that will be good, and ensure that I will… Continue reading The Reading(s) Challenge 2026

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Dymocks Reading Challenge February: Fall in Love With Stories

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New month, new set of prompts. Three new prompts that have a Valentine’s Day theme, but where I can use whatever book works for these prompts. I’ve already decided on my Meet Cute book, and just need to read it. I am hoping the other two will be filled in by some of the great… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge February: Fall in Love With Stories

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Dymocks Reading Challenge January Completed

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This year, Dymocks is releasing their prompts for their reading challenge over Instagram, with a theme each month and three associated prompts. I have completed January, and have just got the February prompts. This means there will be 36 prompts this year, and an introductory post and a round-up post each month! Things should be… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge January Completed

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January 2026 Reading Round-Up

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This year, I am working on balancing my review books with my other reading, so I can get through some of the books I have been wanting to read for a while. In January, I managed to read all my review books for the beginning of 2026, and some reviews are still coming, and there… Continue reading January 2026 Reading Round-Up

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Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea by Justin Somper

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Title: Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea Author: Justin Somper Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Paperback Pages:256 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A weekend's adventure at sea turns into a terrifying test of true mettle for Jasmine, Jacoby and Neo, and the rest of the Pirate Academy crew in this fast-paced and… Continue reading Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea by Justin Somper

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Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by Bethany Loveridge

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Title: Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer Author: Bethany Loveridge Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 3rd September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 230 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Harper Wells finally gets a room of her own, away from her annoying big brother. But on the first night in her brand-new bed, she wakes up in the past… Continue reading Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by Bethany Loveridge

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  2026 Reading Challenges

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The reading challenges I am taking part in in 2026 are: Goal: 150 Disney:44 Disney Princesses: 4 Disney Heroes: 4 Furry Friends: 4 Sassy Sidekicks: 4 Pixar Pals: 4 Disney Destinations: 4 Magical Objects: 4 Villains: 4 Sensational Six: 4 Disney Songs: 4 Bonus – Disney Babies: 4 The Nerd Daily:52 Dymocks – total to… Continue reading   2026 Reading Challenges

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2025 reading round up

Ashleigh

In 2025, I read 270 books across every genre, style, and author identity I came across. Reviewing and judging activities meant a lot more reading, and until the end of the year, a lot less time to read the books I wanted to get through on my shelves. It was a delicate balancing act to… Continue reading 2025 reading round up

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AussieYAChallenge 2026

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Amy at Lost in a Good Book is hosting the #AussieYAChallenge again in 2026 to read more Australian Young Adult books throughout the year. You can find the challenge page at Storygraph again here and here, with prompts to encourage you to read diversely. This year’s prompts are: I always enjoy this challenge, because I… Continue reading AussieYAChallenge 2026