I have completed another set of prompts for the Disney Reading Challenge. For Disney Destinations, I had at least one idea of what I might use for one of the prompts, whilst the others fell into place easily as I have been reading over the past five months. I don’t have many more to go… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Disney Destinations Completed
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Dymocks Reading Challenge 2026 May: Guaranteed to Get You Reading
The May prompts are here! I think I already know what book I will use for one, and am eager to see what I can find to use for the other two. Looking forward to seeing what this year’s top 101 will be as well, because it is always interesting to see if there are… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge 2026 May: Guaranteed to Get You Reading
Somewhere (Elsewhere #2) by Shelby Matheson
Title: Somewhere (Elsewhere #2) Author: Shelby Matheson Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 411 Price: $21.99 Synopsis: A new semester means new surprises at Miss Coleridge’s Academy for Gifted Youths. Elsie tries her best to be a good Guardian, but a few terrible mistakes causes Elsewhere’s trust in… Continue reading Somewhere (Elsewhere #2) by Shelby Matheson
Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley
Title: Tearing Myself Together Author: Anna Whateley Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th April 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Hilzy's life is forever coming undone - and so is her body. Friendship is just one more thing she can't count on…until she has to. A wonderful YA novel… Continue reading Tearing Myself Together by Anna Whateley
Alice-Miranda to the Rescue by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda to the Rescue Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 17th September 2019/1st February 2016 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Mischief and mayhem at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale It’s the beginning of term and Alice-Miranda is delighted to be back at school. There is excitement in the air with the news of… Continue reading Alice-Miranda to the Rescue by Jacqueline Harvey
Disney Reading Challenge Villains Completed
And that’s another round completed! This time, I am marking off the Villains card. Much like my other cards and challenges, the majority of the authors I have been using have been Australian, or women and crossover with other categories. I have also been filling things in as I go, a lot of the time… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Villains Completed
Dymocks 2026 Reading Challenge April
The April prompts for this year’s Dymocks reading challenge have just been released. The theme for April is Match Your Taste, which means you can take a chance and taste-test something you might not normally read, or you might find something you normally do read for the prompts. I should for at least two, and… Continue reading Dymocks 2026 Reading Challenge April
Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner
Title: Tidespeaker Author: Sadie Turner Genre: Fantasy Publisher: One World Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Corith Fraine has the power to control water with her words. Corith has spent much of her life in an elite magic institution, training to serve one of the realm’s noble households. When she… Continue reading Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner
Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
Title: Somewhere You Can Dream Author: Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the smallest cubby to the highest hilltop, this heart-warming, read-aloud picture book is all about finding your own special place in the world. From… Continue reading Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
This year I have been doing the Disney Reading Challenge, and have completed the first lot of prompts. The first card I completed was the Disney Princess card. Each card has four prompts, and I am getting there with the others. Some will be a bit harder to fill in, or will at least take… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
