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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • The Private Side of Friendship – Alexander McCall-Smith

    New South Books Publisher: Polygon 9781846977299 February 2026 AUD$39.99, NZD$44.99 This a stand-alone novel from A M-S that is utterly typical of his gentle story-telling with expert characterisations and with small details that bring his narratives to life. Travelling in time back to the 80s, 24-year-old Julie recalls the happy times spent in a shared… Read more

  • Making Trouble (A Good Kind of Trouble #2) – Brooke Blurton. Melanie Saward.

    Harper Collins Australia March 2026 ISBN: 9781460761502 ISBN 10: 1460761502 Imprint: HarperCollins AU RRP: $19.99 Following up last year’s A Good Kind of Trouble, Brooke Blurton continues the journey of the Noongar girls from the bush, this time with the focus on Stella as she and Jamie head to the big smoke to continue their education under the… Read more

  • Gross Things Animals Eat – Dr Claire Stevens. Adele K. Thomas

    Yucky, icky and utterly hilarious, take a deep dive into the bizarre and disgusting world of animal facts with vet Dr Claire and her cute dog Frankie! Harper Collins Australia March 2026 ISBN: 9781460766064 ISBN 10: 1460766067 Imprint: HarperCollins AU List Price: 26.99 AUD Although I didn’t know her name, I’m sure many others will know of or have… Read more

  • Raised by Wolves – Tristan Bancks

    Penguin Australia May 2026 ISBN: 9781761349812 Imprint: Penguin RRP: $17.99 It’s been a time of real anticipation waiting for this one to arrive. When Tristan first started to consider this and asking for input, it was a given for me that this sequel to Two Wolves should come from Olive’s PoV, given she was such a striking character,… Read more

  • Hunt for the Nighthawks – Felice Arena

    Penguin Australia July 2026 ISBN: 9781761355653 Imprint: Penguin RRP: $17.99 Knowing there was a brand new Felice Arena mystery/adventure on the way has been a very exciting prospect and thus, when the ARC arrived two days ago, I pounced on it immediately and I have loved every word of it! For one thing, I have always had a… Read more

  • The Interactive Human Body:Explore the Human Body with Flaps, Wheels, Levers, Touch and Feel, and More! – – Ryan G. Van Cleave. Illustrated by Juliana Eigner.

    New South Books ISBN : 9781638190882 Publisher : Bushel & Peck Imprint : Bushel & Peck RRP: $39.99 This is big, bold and absolutely guaranteed to keep young curious minds absorbed for hours. There is not only plenty to read in easy-to-digest chunks but also so much with which to interact. It’s going to require some careful handling and supervision if… Read more

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