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May Reading Round Up 2026

I read 22 books in May, and reviewed 17 of them – one review is due to be posted later this month, and all but three were reviewed. I read across a range of genres and styles, and managed to stay on top of my review books and reading challenges, which is helping me get… Continue reading May Reading Round Up 2026

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Raised by Wolves by Tristan Bancks

Title: Raised by Wolves Author: Tristan Bancks Genre: Crime Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 5th May 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: When your dad’s a fugitive, who do you trust – him, or yourself? Twelve-year-old Olive Silver knows how to check every room with a knife when she gets home from school, how… Continue reading Raised by Wolves by Tristan Bancks

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CBCA Book of the Year 2024

Yesterday, the 16th of August, the CBCA Book of the Year Awards for 2024 were announced. Here were some fantastic winners and Honour Books this year from an amazing list shortlist and some brilliant notables. The blurbs have been taken from the CBCA website, which is linked above. Book of the Year: Older Readers Entries… Continue reading CBCA Book of the Year 2024