Tag: Sophie Masson

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Total Women

Ashleigh

Each year, I try my best to read as many books by women as possible, and to read as diversely as possible. In 2025, I read 234, participated in judging an award, and of course, continued to do my reviewing. Reading across as many styles and genres as possible, based on what I had from… Continue reading Total Women

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Australian Women Read

Ashleigh

In 2025, I read 210 books by Australian women, and may not have read as diversely as I wanted based on a focus for judging reading. That said, I did manage to get in as many diverse books as possible, where I could see or knew that the author was disabled, Indigenous or LGBTQIA, or… Continue reading Australian Women Read

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Books for ANZAC Day

Ashleigh

ANZAC Day is coming up next Friday, and it marks two significant anniversaries: 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli of the first ANZACS, and 80 years since the end of World War Two, as well as commemorating all who have served Australia in war. The following list of books are about the ANZACS and… Continue reading Books for ANZAC Day

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February 2025 Reading Round up

Ashleigh

I managed to read 26 books in February across reviewing, blog tours and other reading – and I am hoping to get through just as much in March, as I have a lot of books to get through over the next few weeks, and there are always more coming. I have been mixing genres and… Continue reading February 2025 Reading Round up

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The Books I read that were Written by Women

Ashleigh

In 2023, I read 173 books written by women across a range of genres and audiences and age groups, and many of these were review books or books that I reviewed throughout the year. I made the effort to be as diverse as possible – whether this was the story, the author, or the characters… Continue reading The Books I read that were Written by Women

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Wayfarer Cards by Sophie Masson (words) and Lorena Carrington (illustrations)

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Title: Wayfarer Cards Author: Sophie Masson (words) and Lorena Carrington (illustrations) Genre: Writing prompts Publisher: Pardalote Press Published: 2022 Format: Cards Pages: 16 full colour cards, 70mm by 120mm each Price: $20 Synopsis: Wayfarer, created by illustrator Lorena Carrington and writer Sophie Masson, is a unique set of sixteen beautiful myriorama cards which in words… Continue reading Wayfarer Cards by Sophie Masson (words) and Lorena Carrington (illustrations)

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Secrets of the Good Fairy House by Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington

Ashleigh

Title: Secrets of the Good Fairy House Author: Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington Genre: Memoir/Fiction Publisher: Pardalote Press Published: 1st June 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $25 Synopsis: Secrets of the Good-Fairy House is a unique exploration of how a beloved childhood house can grant not only a treasury of rich memories, but also spark… Continue reading Secrets of the Good Fairy House by Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington

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Bird’s Eye View by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington

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Title: Bird’s Eye View Author: Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington Genre: Poetry Publisher: Pardalote Press Published: November 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $20 Synopsis: Flying high above us or landing at our feet; chattering in the park, and wheeling in the air; in the forest and the plain, the land and the sea,… Continue reading Bird’s Eye View by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lorena Carrington

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Two more book bingo rows completed.

Ashleigh

Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.

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Cold Iron by Sophie Masson

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Title: Cold Iron Author: Sophie Masson Genre: Fantasy/Retelling Publisher: Brio/Untapped Published: 25th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 154 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: An enticing blend of fantasy and magic from award-winning author, Sophie Masson.  Lady Susanna lives in her grandfather's castle, but not in luxury. There are no fine clothes, there are no fine chambers, and… Continue reading Cold Iron by Sophie Masson