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Book Review: The Wolf Tree by Laura McClusky
When George (Georgina) Lennox heads to the barren island of Eilean Eadar, to investigate a devastating accident, she discovers an island lost in time with a strange, and secretive pagan past. A tight community (and a lot of sheep) are reluctant to welcome the...
Book Review: The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
It sounds a bit melodramatic, but I fear The Death of Us has ruined thrillers for me—forever. Let me explain. From bestselling author of GIRL A and DAY ONE, Abigail Dean, comes this heart-wrenching novel about love, tragedy, and forgiveness. The Death of Us tells the...
Best Bookshops on the Central Coast
Nestled between lush landscapes and pristine coastlines, the Central Coast of New South Wales (NSW) is not only a paradise for nature lovers but also offers a haven for book lovers. From charming independent bookstores and hidden cozy nooks filled with literary...
New Young Adult book releases from Penguin in 2025
Aiming to read more young adult books in 2025? Here are some tantalising titles coming from Penguin Books Australia next year. The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold Publish date: 14/01/2025 A heartbreaking and high-stakes story of queer love and survival...
New Young Adult book releases from Hachette in 2025
Love unique young adult fiction? Here are some exciting new YA titles to look forward to from Hachette Australia, coming out in 2025. The Forest King's Daughter by Elly Blake Publish date: 11/02/2025 For fans of Holly Black and Stephanie Garber, a new young adult...
New Young Adult book releases from Pan Macmillan in 2025
Hungry for new YA fiction? Here's a peek at some of the young adult novels we're anticipating from Pan Macmillan, due to release in 2025. The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge Publish date: 31/12/2024 Costa Award-winning Frances Hardinge's gripping story...
Humans of Umina: Angela Bennetts
As part of my new series to highlight what an amazing group of people we have in Umina, here’s this week's featured Human of Umina - Angela Bennetts. Umina resident since: 2017 Occupation: Festival Director, Words on the Waves Favourite reads: I categorically cannot...
Humans of Umina: Liesel Els
As part of my new series to highlight what an amazing group of people we have in Umina, here’s this week's featured Human of Umina - Liesel Els. Umina resident since: 2016 Occupation: Office slave Favourite reads: Classics - Unbearable Lightness of Being (Milan...
Humans of Umina: Gary Brown
As part of my new series to highlight what an amazing group of people we have in Umina, here’s our first HUMAN of Umina - Gary Brown. Umina resident since: 2015 Occupation: Photographer/teacher Favourite reads: Sci-fi (Arthur C Clark, Asimov, HG Wells) Personal...