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October Book Review Round Up

I was away for most of October so there are not as many reviews as usual (Four are children's books).  For detailed reviews check out my Reviews and Reading page. “The Oracle” by D.J. Niko ***** “The Grey Lady of Long Branch” by Maura Satchell *** “Fear and Courage: Fourteen Writers Explore Sime-Gen” J. Lictenberg et… Continue reading October Book Review Round Up

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Off on an adventure

I am off to Canada (Montreal) and the USA (New York and LA) for a couple of weeks and won't be updating the blog until after the 29th. I expect to have some wonderful stories about my visits to various bookstores and hopefully loads of new reviews for the Reading and Reviews page (Please note that I will… Continue reading Off on an adventure

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September Book Review Round Up

September was a busy month book review wise, and I managed to get through a good mix of old, new, fiction and non-fiction books. For detailed reviews check out my Reviews and Reading page. “Touched by Magic” by Doranna Durgin: *** “Mr Mercedes” by Stephen King: ****1/2 “Soul Mates” by John. R. Little: **** “School days… Continue reading September Book Review Round Up

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Request for Children’s Books from a Torres Strait Island School

Hi Folks - this request appeared on Facebook on Thursday 24 September.  It is legit and I have sent a few books their way.  If you can help out please do. The Tagai State College in the Torres Strait is requesting books suitable for primary school students (5-12 years old).          … Continue reading Request for Children’s Books from a Torres Strait Island School