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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Forbidden Pages: The 113th Assistant Librarian #3 – Stuart Wilson.

    Penguin Australia October 2026 ISBN: 9781761356612 Imprint: Penguin RRP: $19.99 Oh, how I love this series – because, you know, libraries! On that note I’m going to digress a bit before I get to review of this terrific new instalment. But you’ll need to go my substack to read it because this wasn’t the place… Read more

  • Happy 70th in Vanuatu

    If you’re interested to read about our trip last week, you can check out a summary on my substack. Read more

  • More Claris …ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ!! – Megan Hess

    Hachette Australia I’ve often commented on my love of a great ‘mouse’ book and they don’t get much better or prettier than Claris. These books are such a reflection of Megan Hess’ exquisite sense of fashion and her excellent eye for elegant aesthetics and the stories so enjoyable for your Smalls. What a gorgeous gift… Read more

  • The Mystery of Colour: and how we solved it – David Coles. Illustrator – Margaux Samson-Abadie

    Thames & Hudson Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd August 2026 ISBN13: 9781760765422 RRP: $34.99 When you have a young adult who is keenly interested in colour theory living in your house, your world really is full of colour. And this exciting book from David Coles brought great joy and interest to us both.… Read more

  • The Most Interesting People You’ve Never Heard Of – Riley Knight

    A Half-arsed History Book Allen & Unwin September 2026 ISBN:9781761472596 RRP: $34.99 I’m not particularly a podcast person but I’m certainly going to be seeking out Riley Knight’s Half-arsed History offering from now on. Not only because he’s a Sunshine Coast creator but also because this book was just a joy to read. Veering wildly… Read more

  • Quokka Finds a Friend – Katie Stewart

    Fremantle Press August 2026 ISBN: 9781760997793 RRP: $24.99 There is absolutely no doubt that quokkas are pretty much top of our list of Australian native animals most likely to entice tourists from around the world to visit. Yes, the koalas, the wallabies, the echidnas and platypuses, the elusive rakalis and the shy sugar gliders and… Read more

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