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Readings Book Bingo

Ashleigh

I wasn’t going to add anymore challenges this year, but the Readings Book Bingo looked fun, and I thought why not. I was able to fill in some categories already with what I have read so far this year – so ten out of twenty-five filled, to relieve some stress as I go through my… Continue reading Readings Book Bingo

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The Readings Young Adult Prize 2024 shortlist

Ashleigh

The Readings Young Adult Prize shortlist was also announced this week for 2024, which is presented for the best new contribution to Australian young adult literature from an emerging author. This year, the shortlisted books are: A Way Home by Emily Brewin Blind Spot by Robyn Dennison Birdy by Sharon Kernot The Spider and Her… Continue reading The Readings Young Adult Prize 2024 shortlist

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June 2023 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 28 books, all by Australian authors apart from The Night in Question and Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star. I managed to read across a range of genres, and most of them have been reviewed. I have tried to read as broadly as possible as well, which I am to do every… Continue reading June 2023 Reading Round Up

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The Readings Children’s Book Prize shortlist 2018

Ashleigh

The Readings Children's Book Prize is yet another literary prize that promotes Australian writers, books and literature. Yesterday, the shortlist for 2018 was announced, and it includes these six books: The six shortlisted titles for 2018 are: Tarin of the Mammoths: The Exile by Jo Sandhu Nevermoor: The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend Lintang and… Continue reading The Readings Children’s Book Prize shortlist 2018