This (strikingly pink!) book is a collection of personal stories about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. Whether you pick it up hoping to be enlightened, educated or even, …
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The Ghost of Gracie Flynn
Reviewed onWhen university student Gracie Flynn dies in tragic circumstances, her three friends—Robyn, Cohen and Sam—deal with the aftermath in their own way. Instead of leaning on each other, they drift …
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T
Reviewed onAlan Fyfe’s debut novel T is immersed in the world of Timothy Ami, or ‘T’, a youth meth dealer/user servicing the Peel region. The novel is meditative and lyrical, affording …
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The Assassin Thief
Reviewed onThe Assassin Thief is a debut fantasy novel from both its author, Madeline Te Whiu, and publishing house, New Dawn Publishing, and is a very promising start to their contribution …
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In the State of Excitement
Reviewed onIn the State of Excitement is Scottish-Australian writer Paul Laverty’s third book, this time a collection of short-short stories and some slightly longer stories set in each of 52 Perth …
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Owl and Star
Reviewed onOwl and Star is a gentle story told in the style of a traditional tale – perfect for sharing with little stars at bedtime. Owl likes to sit on his …
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Blood and Ink
Reviewed onThis pacy crime debut by Perth author Brett Adams will appeal to fans of hard-boiled detective fiction, puzzling plots, and books about literature and writing. When literature professor Jack Griffen …
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Second Fleet Baby
Reviewed onTenderness, grief, fear, shame and delight are situated in the world of reproduction, and also in this splendid, intelligent poetry collection – the second by historian, academic and poet Nadia …
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Looking for Lily
Reviewed onThis is an enchanting adventure that follows four sprites with attitude and heart. With its fast-paced plot, memorable characters and engaging illustrations, Looking for Lily is perfect for young readers …
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Noongar Boodja Waangkan
Reviewed onKaya! (Hello!) This is a book of first words in Noongar, the language of the Aboriginal people of the South West of Western Australia. Words are displayed in Noongar and …
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