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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Two Dogs – Ian Falconer

    Harper Collins Australia November 2022 RRP: $24.99 Vale Ian Falconer. 25/08/1959 8/03/2023 I think it’s actually quite ironic that I had put off reviewing this charmingly hilarious book. The news of Falconer’s death two weeks ago came as quite a shock to many and we are all the poorer for it. You may not have Read more

  • Pasta – Felice Arena. Illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi.

    Affirm Press 28 March 2023RRP: $19.99ISBN: 9781922848604 I do wish you could see how tricky this lovely cover is, with its embossed shiny strands of spaghetti twirling with temptation. There would be very few kiddos who don’t both know and enjoy eating pasta and many of them will already know a few of the different Read more

  • Mama’s Chickens – Michelle Worthington & Nicky Johnston

    EK Books March 2023 ISBN: 9781922539458 RRP: $24.99 When the news about Bruce Willis’ aphasia condition first came out, my family and friends will attest to the fact that I was devastated – given that I freely admit, and have done for years, that he is my ‘Oh yeahhhhhh’ guy and always has been. But Read more

  • Last Man Out – Louise Park

    Wild Dog Books April 2023 RRP: $24.99 Sometimes a book comes along that just has the most profound impact on you, as a reader and, in this case, also as an avid history nerd. Louise Park’s new publication is just such a book. In the sort of way that makes one tingle – not to Read more

  • Happy IWD 2023!! and March give-away!

    To celebrate International Women’s Day my give-away this month is the fabulous Ash Barty memoir, which I happily read and reviewed a few weeks ago. If you would like to be the lucky recipient, add a comment on why you find Ash so special to us all. Read more

  • Hello, Emma Memma – Emma Memma

    Penguin Australia We no longer have anyone little enough to be a Wiggles fan in our family – in fact, just recently I was recalling taking my oldest grandson to see the colorful four at the Kingaroy Town Hall (cost $5, and we all sat on the floor – circa 1997) but the last time Read more

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