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Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

Ashleigh

I completed my Dymocks Autumn reading challenge at the end of April and enjoyed all the books I read. I read several books that I could have used for at least two of the prompts, as I have read a few debut novels and many Australian novels – more about that in my monthly round… Continue reading Dymocks Autumn Reading Challenge

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The MudPuddlers by Pamela Rushby

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Title: The MudPuddlers Author: Pamela Rushby Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 5th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: What lies hidden in the mud? What might happen if you look at it too long? And what will happen if you let it go?Twelve-year-old Nina is not happy. Her scientist parents… Continue reading The MudPuddlers by Pamela Rushby

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A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Title: A Message Through Time Author: Anna Ciddor Genre: Historical Fiction/Time travel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A pacey and action-packed time-slip adventure that carries step-siblings Felix and Zoe back to Ancient Roman times - and also, accidentally, drags a Roman girl into the present.… Continue reading A Message Through Time by Anna Ciddor

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Tumbleglass by Kate Constable

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Title: Tumbleglass Author: Kate Constable Genre: Historical Fiction/Time slip/Magic Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A wonderful time-slip novel full of secrets, family relationships and quiet magic, from the award-winning author of the bestselling and much-loved novels Crow Country, Cicada Summer and The January Stars. 'Captivating and mysterious. I was… Continue reading Tumbleglass by Kate Constable

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The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple

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Title: The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat Author: Kate Temple Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 28th September 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 220 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: This is the dangerous story of Trilby Moffat, who took on one of the most treacherous jobs of all time. Well . . . outside of time, to… Continue reading The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple

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My January 2022 Reading Update

Ashleigh

Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 16/24 Dymocks Reading Challenge: 18/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 15/24 Goal: 25/150 Australian Women: 13 Australian Men: 3 Australian: 16 Non-Australian: 9 I made a good start on my reading in January – I got through all the review books sent to me that have been slated for release between January and… Continue reading My January 2022 Reading Update

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Grace’s Escape by Louise Park

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Title: Grace’s Escape Author: Louise Park Genre: Magical Realism, Historical Fiction Publisher: Berbay Publishing Published: 29th September 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Grace and her mother have moved from Broome to a real-life Victorian castle, steeped in literary history. Intrepid Grace has discovered that she can slip back in time, but what… Continue reading Grace’s Escape by Louise Park

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Fancy Meeting You Here by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus

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Title: Fancy Meeting You Here Author: Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th November 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 328 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Sometimes the man of your dreams is standing right in front of you... only ten years in the past. A charming and unconventional love story about trying… Continue reading Fancy Meeting You Here by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus

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Modern Mrs Darcy Reading Challenge Completed

Ashleigh

Another challenge completed! I completed this one a few weeks ago, and my original post about it is here. This was the build your own challenge from lists of prompts from previous iterations of this challenge and I have to say, it was a really good one as there was a lot less pressure to… Continue reading Modern Mrs Darcy Reading Challenge Completed

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It’s Not You, It’s Me by Gabrielle Williams

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Title: It’s Not You, It’s Me Author: Gabrielle Williams Genre: Time slip, historical fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st August 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A literally life-changing novel about time travel, soulmates and serial killers that asks a very big question: Can you ever change your fate? This is award-winning… Continue reading It’s Not You, It’s Me by Gabrielle Williams