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I'm so bad when it comes to keeping up with any social media. Let's see what's happened so far this year... I got a promotion, had to relocate, and was in the longest bookslump of my life (I hadn't finished this year). But then I downloaded the #digitalarc of Funny Story and finished it in two days. I loved this book so much. It's definitely a contender for my top 10 Rom-Coms.

#previewbook #septrso2023 #digitalarc #historical #migrantexperience Two children trying to reach their father in Australia when the ‘Great Leap Forward‘ in China means their mother dies of starvation and malnutrition. It‘s incredibly moving, and without some luck and the kindness of strangers, things could have gone quite differently. Loved it although it made me cry several times.

#currentlyreading #preview #august2023rso #digitalarc #thriller #suspense #virtualreality #thegame #twistsandturns #murdermystery #fastpaced

New upcoming book by tagged author is quite different from her usual fantasy/medieval/adventure genre. Contemporary, coming of age summery Australian middle fiction instead. So far, so good. #preview #augustrso2023 #digitalarc

I remember loving ‘The Universe versus Alex Woods‘, so keen to read this one. #augustrso2023 #livingwithautism #preview #digitalarc

This is David Metzenthen‘s new book coming in July. It‘s not listed here yet. But I did love Jarvis 24. Just started this one for #julyrso2023 #digitalarc #loveozya This author has written many many books over the past 30 years I reckon (maybe 40). They offer thoughtful, kind male protagonists who are open to learning, loving and life. High hopes for this fellow.

Another #junerso2023 #middlegrade #ukmg read. Lovely cover. Great story involving Ugandan history, loss of memories, a magical cat and strong friendships. #currentlyreading #digitalarc #preview

#mayrso2023 #digitalarc #graphic #memoir A story about kids with cancer at camp? Of course I cried. #middlefiction #griefandloss #bravery #family

#currentlyreading #preview #mayrso2023 #digitalarc #queer #lgbt #secrets #humour #romance #arthurianretelling Looks good…

#currentlyreading Moving on to #mayrso2023 #preview #digitalarc #lgbtqia+ I read this author‘s first novel and enjoyed his queer take on the post apocalyptic landscape. And his new sweet contemporary love story looks good too. Diving in!