Thoughts from a bookish mind.
Title: Whisper On the WindAuthor: Claire SaxbyIllustrator: Jess RacklyeftPublished: March 2022Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children's PicturebookRating: ★★★★RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Whisper On the Wind from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A stunning picture book about separation, connection and reunion from the team behind the glorious Iceberg, renowned picture book creators …
Title: Fall of the Argosi (Spellslinger series) Author: Sebastien de Castell Published: January 2022 Publisher: Hotkey Readership: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy Rating: ★★★★ RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of Fall of the Argosi from the publisher (Allen and Unwin) in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A brilliant story of adventure, …
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Title: Twisted Hate (Twisted #3) Author: Ana Huang Published: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Independently Published (Available in Kindle Unlimited) Readership: Adult Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★.5 I received a copy of the Twisted Hate from the author and GiveMeBooksPR for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. He hates her...almost as much as …
Title: Exit .45 (Marshall Grade 3) Author: Ben Sanders Published: January 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Crime fiction Rating: ★★★★ RRP: $29.99 I received a copy of Exit .45 from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When a former NYPD colleague is shot dead in front of …
Title: Deceived by the Gargoyles Author: Lillian Lark Published: January 31, 2022 Publisher: Independently Published Readership: Adult Genre: Paranormal Romance, 'Weird/Monster' Romance Rating: ★★★★.5 I received a copy of the Deceived by the Gargoyles from the author for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A curvy librarian looking to start a family, …
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Title: Young Oracle Tarot Author: Suki Ferguson Illustrator: Ana Novaes Published: January 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Murdoch Books Readership: Children's Non-Fiction Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $24.99 With Young Oracle Tarot, tweens and teens can explore the rich, mystical history of tarot, discover the symbols and meanings of the cards, and feel empowered to use tarot for self-reflection, self-care and …
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Title: Sink or Swim (Shore Leave 2) Author: Annabeth Albert Published: February 22, 2022 Publisher: Carina Press Readership: Adult Genre: LGBTQIA+ Romance Rating: ★★★★ I received a copy of the Sink or Swim from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Winning and losing are subject …
Title: Thunderstorm Dancing Author: Katrina Germein Illustrator: Judy Watson Published: January 2021 (Paperback) Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children's Picturebook Rating: ★★★★ RRP: $14.99 A rollicking rhyming story about a family who dance up a storm while the wind and rain swirl outside. Rhythm, rhyme and family mayhem. Perfect for reading aloud, this playful, energetic story will have …
Title: The Painted Ponies Author/Illustrator: Alison Lester Published: November 2021 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children's Picturebook Rating: ★★★★ RRP: $15.99 Matilda loves staying at Grandma Lucky's, riding Luna in the front paddock and playing with the painted ponies in their carved wooden wagon. The gold palomino, the chestnut, the bay, the pinto, the brown and the dappley grey. …
It's been absolutely ages since I posted here - the last quarter of the year is always hectic! - but I thought I'd drop in today to share my most recent video: my 2022 reading spreadsheet. I shared this last year, and got lots of great feedback on it, so when I updated it for …
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