A significant life event a few years ago had the unexpected impact of making it difficult for me to focus on reading. Previously I had…
A significant life event a few years ago had the unexpected impact of making it difficult for me to focus on reading. Previously I had…
The Near Daphne Experience by Australian author Alison Reynolds (Affirm Press, 2022) is a hilarious story that is part romance, part thriller, part farce and…
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams (Affirm Press, 2020) sat on my shelf for quite some time. I was interested but hesitant, although…
Kate Whittaker is pushing forward through life after the loss of her beloved husband Cameron. Despite strong relationships with her mother, best friend Grace, workmates…
Back in 2010 when it was first released, I read Jasper Fforde’s Shades of Grey (Hodder & Stoughton) and loved it. I eagerly awaited the…
Queen Narelle (Walker Books, 2023) is another beautifully crafted and thoughtful verse novel for younger readers by Australian author, Sally Murphy. The book focuses on…
Melody Trumpet’s parents expect her to be a musical virtuoso. They are both international musical superstars, so everyone expects Melody to be musically gifted. In…
The first book in the Juno Jones series by award-winning Australian author Kate Gordon (Yellow Brick Books, 2019), Juno Jones, Word Ninja is a clever…
‘There are infinite upsides to being yourself.’ Beatrice Zinker Upside Down Thinker by Shelley Johannes (Lothian Children’s Books, 2017) introduces the delightful Beatrice Zinker. Beatrice…