Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • Pox Romana: the Plague that Shook the Roman World – Colin Elliott

    New South Publishing Princeton University Press 9780691219158 / 1 May 2024  AUD$59.99, NZD$69.99 I have long had a fascination with Ancient Rome and the Romans (completely aside from any Monty Python references!) and this has been an ongoing read for the past month, as I dip in and out of what may very well be not only the…

  • A Message Through Time – Anna Ciddor

    Allen & Unwin April 2023 ISBN:9781761180125 Imprint:A & U Children RRP: $18.99 For those who love time-slip adventures, and particularly, are keen on ancient history this is a desirable addition to your shelves. I loved The Boy Who Stepped Through Time and after book talking it to my ChocLit kiddos, it was on a regular…

  • Just a Girl – Jackie French

      Harper Collins Australia         ISBN: 9781460753095   ISBN 10: 1460753097   August 2018 RRP: $16.99 Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. I’m not a Catholic – and though I was raised an Anglican I am not particularly religious in…