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  • A Barney Gumnut Christmas (Barney Gumnut #2)- Tamsin Ainslie

    Harper Collins Australia August 2025 Hmm, I don’t know why but I never saw the #1 Barney Gumnut [gives the HC crew the side-eye] which was surely some kind of oversight? Regardless, this is my first meeting with Barney and his friends and, honestly, I’m in love with them all. There’s Barney – as you Read more

  • Best Australian Political Cartoons 2025 – edited by Russ Radcliffe.

    Scribe Publications 9781761381676 RRP: AUD$35.00 November 2025 Correct again! Not a Xmas book but a damned fine gift for someone – especially that hard to buy for Dad/Grandpa/Activist Aunty or other politically aware person in your fold. As well, I think this makes an excellent addition to any library collection for use in Media Studies, Read more

  • Mrs Claus – Renee Price. Illustrated by Travis Price.

    Simon & Schuster Publisher: Affirm Press August 2025 This is another I’ve been sitting on since August but it’s worth the wait. I wish you could see how shiny the cover is because that’s just completely gorgeous. Aside from that the first thing that struck is me that glorious mid-century vibe about the illustrations – Read more

  • Your Time Brisbane Edition 129 – December 2025

    Look who’s got the cover story!! *takes a bow* Read more

  • An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating – Cecilia Edward

    Simon & Schuster November 2025 It absolutely is not a Christmas themed book but it would make a great gift for a YA/NA reader in your circle because aside from anything else, it’s SO pretty! Look at those sprayed page edges!! But it is also a nice light rom-com read AND there’s plenty of cats! Read more

  • The Aussie 12 Days of Christmas – Brentos

    Simon & Schuster August 2025 Publisher: Affirm Press ISBN13: 9781923135413 LIST PRICE: AU$ 22.99 / NZ$ 27.99 It’s a whole new vibe for the Aussie 12 Days of Xmas we may all know and personally I love it. The subdued pastel palette employed by Brentos in all his work encourages us all to view our Read more

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