Sunday, November 21, 2010

Between the Lines

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Between the Lines

Reading Interests

We enjoy participating in the global conversation about everything books


Twitter

http://twitter.com/CollinsWerribee

Cocktails at Nap Time

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Cocktails at Nap Time

Focus

Humourous parenting blog that looks at the funny side of parenting

Reading Interest

Blog about our book Cocktails at Naptime - A Woefully Inadequate Guide to Early Motherhood


Twitter

naptimecocktail

The Narrative Causality

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The Narrative Causality

Reading Interests

I like to read a little bit of everything but lately my blog has taken a bit of a turn to baby subjects 

J C Gale

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J C Gale

Reading Interests

Journey of an aspiring Australian author. I've written two complete novels and presently burning the midnight oil doing NanoWriMo for the first time.

Rationalists Blog

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Rationalists Blog

Focus

Religion and U.S. Politics

Reading Interests

I'm the author of 'God Hates You. Hate Him Back'
Twitter

Rationalists

All the Books I Can Read

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All the Books I Can Read

Focus

Nope - anything and everything
Reading Interests

I challenged myself to read 50 new-to-me books in 2010 and keep a record of what I read and what I thought. My reviews were taking over my personal blog so I decided to start one solely dedicated to books. I review everything I read and I'll read pretty much anything recommended to me!

Twitter

1girl2manybooks

Girrlit's Books

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 Girrlit's Books


Focus

Romance books + Urban Fantasy


Reading Interests

I am a newbie to blogging and basically feeling my way around the process, but aim to discuss all genres of romance and their foibles and rave about the goodies.

Twitter

@GirrlitsBooks

Crickhollow Books

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Crickhollow Books

Focus

Children's Books, Fantasy, All kinds of Romance, Sci Fi, YA

Reading Interests

All about books and anything book related. I'm a passionate book collector and reader and I love to ramble!

Twitter

crickhollow_au, justromance_au

Monday, November 15, 2010

Aussie Writers

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Aussie Writers

Focus

Aussie Writers blog has a mission to discover and expose some of the best writing emerging in Australia today.

Reading Interests

Australian writers

Twitter

@aussiewriters

The Hungry Bookshelf

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 The Hungry Bookshelf


Reading Interests

When I have the time I'm happy to read anything, however my favourite style would be long saga's. I love getting my teeth into something that lasts for a long time, where the characters grow and develop.

Focus

It's still a work in progress, I don't blog on all the books I read, just the ones that 'move' me.

Twitter

hungrybookshelf

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Katrina Germein's Blog

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Katrina Germein's Blog

Focus

I write books for children and like going to the beach. Winter makes me cranky but chocolate helps.

This is my space to wallow in whatever writing I want without the weight of purpose. It's not a commentary of my entire life, or my life as an author, but I do like to ponder picture books and writing. Come wander beside me and share your thoughts.

Reading Interests

Children's literature, Picture Books, The Writing Process, Writing for Children

Twitter

@katrinagermein

Finally Woken

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Finally Woken

Focus

A compilation of close observations towards life and pretty much everything else, from someone who is trapped between two cultures and must find her balance.


Reading Interests

expat, women, tech&web, Indonesia, Scotland, UK, Australia

Twitter

@finallywoken

Escape

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Escape

Reading Interests

We all have varied interests. We love reading and talking about what we've read. Quite often we end up reading something we never would have chosen to read for ourselves .... and this is one good reason to be in a bookclub!


Focus

The blog is a record of our journey with books since we first started reading together in 1999. We use it to keep track of everything we've read.

Irresistible Reads

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Irresistible Reads

Reading Interests

YA with the occasional adult fiction

Focus

My blog is a place to talk books mostly YA fiction.   I have recently discovered a passion for YA Aussie authors and also debut authors.  They are what I will mostly be blogging about.

The Eclectic Reader

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The Eclectic Reader

Reading Interests

I'm an eclectic reader who enjoys a wide range of genres but I love Young Adult, historical fiction, urban fantasy, suspense/thrillers



Focus

On The Eclectic Reader I share my love of all things bookish with a little family life and scrapbooking thrown in. Friendships have flourished around the world and my literary interests have expanded thanks to the blogging community.

Twitter

@teddyree

Maid in Australia

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Maid in Australia


Reading Interests

mummy lit, chick lit, Australian writers, kid books, autobiographies, health titles

Focus

one woman's search for happiness. I read, I write, I blog

Twitter

@maidinaustralia

Fan the Pages

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Fan the Pages


Focus

Book Reviews by Readers at Pages & Pages Booksellers

Fleur McDonald

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Fleur MacDonald

Reading Interests

Rural Lit/farming

Focus

I'm a published author who writes, on my blog, about my writing life as well as farming and other books. I also have guest blogs, written by other authors or people in the publishing/arts industry.

Twitter

@fleurmcdonald

Paradisio

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Paradisio

Reading Interest

Novels

Focus

My blog is mostly book reviews but I also through in a bit of day to day stuff like food & fitness.

Miss Brambles' Book Blog

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Miss Brambles' Book Blog

Reading Interests

literary/ contemporary fiction

Focus

I review almost everything I read. I love Roald Dahl, Barbara Kingsolver, Geraldine Brooks and Alice Hoffman among many others. I also do a weekly post about my current stay in France.

Prairie Journals

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Prairie Journals

Reading Interests

mostly Canadian literature

Focus

As an Australian currently living on the Canadian prairies, I blog about Canadian fiction and Canadian living.

A Quick Word

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A Quick Word

Reading Interests

A young guy trying desperately not to be ignored by the big world of words, my blog serves as a chronicle and catalogue of my journey from reader to writer.  Part comedy, part history, all tragedy.

Focus

Fantasy, Children's Literature, Education's Role In Reading, The Sheer Joy Of Words

Twitter

lyndonrigall

Words on Paper

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Words on Paper

Reading Interests

Young Adult, mostly

Focus

Words on Paper was established with the purpose of providing reviews, giveaways, interviews and other fun YA book related stuff. The reviews are written with the intention to be honest, professional-ish, and to promote the book.

Twitter

@cc9309

Nice GirlsRead books

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Nice Girls Read Books

Reading Interests

Young adult, urban fantasy

Focus

I've always wanted to book blog, but only recently decided start it! I focus on reviews, book-screen adaptations, YA features and more.

Twitter

nicegirlsread

My Reading List

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My Reading List

Reading Interest

non-mainstream books

Focus

I do book reviews, talk about authors and their works and talk about book-related subjects.

Book'd Out

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Book'd Out

Focus

Book Reviews & News


Reading Interests

eclectic

Twitter

shelleyrae73

Book Couture

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Book Couture

Focus

Young Adult: Australian Fiction, Children's Literature, Contemporary Fiction, Crime/Mysteries, Dystopian, Fantasy, Futuristic, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Paranormal, Romance, Short Fiction, Urban Fantasy

Reading Interests

Book Couture: Tina-speak for high-end book fashion, where one Aussie teenage booklover is sharing her thoughts on books she loves, books she doesn't love, and everything in between.   On a happy day, Tina will read until the pages blur, and then unleash all the juicy new gossip on Book Couture, a blog that is quickly becoming less of a hobby, and more of a passion.   Beware: Tina loves all sorts of books, and reads everything she can get her hands on. She is prone to squealing and hyperventilating when anything distinctly book-like is placed in front of her.   Tina would love to hear from you at readingcouture@gmail.com


Twitter

bookcouture

Rosanne Dingli's Blog

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Rosanne Dingli's Blog

Focus

Rosanne Dingli's author blog describes experiences, feelings and desires during the processes that take a book from an idea to a paperback or eBook. Travel the journey with her, and relate it to what you read in her popular books.

Rosanne dingli's blog is about her books. She is a Western Australian novelist with a new thriller coming out before the end of 2010.


Reading Interests

art history puzzle mysteries / thilllers, mysteries, thrillers and historical fiction

Read in a Single Sitting

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Read in a Single Sitting


Focus

Read in a Single Sitting is a site dedicated entirely to fast, enjoyable reads that can be read in a single sitting

Twitter

readinasitting

Between a Rock and a Hardcover

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Between a Rock and a Hardcover

Reading Interests

Archaeology, anthropology, cultural heritage, personal significance, book reviews


Focus

My blog started as a review blog and has evolved into one that focuses on Australian and Archaeological literature. Delving into fiction and Australian culture I look at books in reviews and short articles from an Australian perspective and look at how fiction factors into the very landscape and heritage oriented land that I live in. I update with reviews more frequently than articles, as I have other commitments and want to produce the highest quality blog entries that I can.

Poppy Red Reads

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Poppy Red Reads


Focus

A relatively new blog with chatter on a range of genres.

Mark Timmony

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Mark Timmony

Reading Interests

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy

Focus

I am lucky enough to have a dream job in the best bookshop in Sydney. Well the 'best' if you are a fan of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Paranormal Romance. I blog about reading and writing.


Twitter

MarkTimmony

Panic in the Lingerie

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Panic in the Lingerie

Reading Interests

Panic in the Lingerie aspires to provide hard, fast and uncompromising reviews of urban fantasy and science fiction romance titles (with some pop culture analysis thrown in to boot).

Focus

Urban fantasy, science fiction romance, popular culture analysis

Bookish Ardour

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Bookish Ardour


Reading Interests

I love to read, write, and blog about what I read or anything else that has to do with books. I have several categories going as well that are all book related.

Twitter

Dutch Cream Puff

Strange Candy Reviews

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Strange Candy Reviews

Focus

Urban fantasy, YA, thriller, paranormal romance, action/adventure

Reading Interests

It's a little bit mixed and confused. Like me. I review quite a few different genre's.

Love that Book

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Love That Book


Focus

Children's Books

Reading Interests

Books for the Young


Twitter

PnPBookseller

Embiggen Books

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Embiggen Books

Reading Interests

We bring video's of authors and scientists who speak in our shop. As well as the occasional book review.

Focus

science, environment, fiction


Twitter

@EmbiggenBooks

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Book Nerd Club

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The Book Nerd Club


Reading Interests

I read and review almost all fiction genres, but I have a particular focus on Australian Authors and Young Adult Fiction

The Tales Compendium

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The Tales Compendium 


Reading Interests

I review young adult fiction, all genres

The Australian Literature Review

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The Australian Literature Review


Focus

Australian literature

Reading Interests

The Australian Literature Review is dedicated to revitalising Australian literature and promoting vibrant and original Australian fiction. The Australian Literature Review is dedicated to written fiction and the practical craft of writing fiction.

Twitter

@AusLit

Literary Life

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Literary Life

Focus

YA

Reading Interests

Rambles about writing, reading and publishing.

Twitter

@bookworm_megs

Mummy Mayhem

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Mummy Mayhem


Reading Interests

It's not just a blog about being a SAHM mum to 3 boys (although it is a little of that too)! I post on all sorts of subjects, including love, friendship, relationships, blogging, body image and more. 

Twitter

@jodieansted

A G Taylor's Book Blog

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A G Taylor's Book Blog

Focus

Children's books

Reading Interests

I'm a writer of the children's sic-fi books "Meteorite Strike" and "Alien Storm.". I blog about writing, kids' books and anything related.

Twitter


@ag_taylor

Bibliolathas

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Bibliolathas

Focus

general fiction, crime fiction, classics, social history, biography, poetry
Reading Interests

A reader from South Australia with a doctorate in ancient literature. BIBLIOLATHAS is a place for other types of reading: fiction (crime; classics; children's), social & cultural history, biography, poetry, & almost anything from the 1900s-1940s.

Inkcrush

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Inkcrush

Focus

Young adult, Australian authors

Reading Interests

inkcrush is all about crushing on the inky goodness in the world. I'm mostly on about YA books and I like to give a shout out to the awesomeness that is Aussie YA. I occasionally post about writing as well :)


Thursday, September 16, 2010

And the Plot Thickens

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And the Plot Thickens



Focus

I am a 20 something high school English teacher, university student and writer who loves nothing more than to curl up in a comfortable chair with a good book. My blog is the place I talk about all things literary.

Twitter

@andplotthickens

ANZ Litlovers Litblog

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ANZ Litlovers Litblog

Focus

Lisa Hill’s ANZ LitLovers LitBlog features reviews and commentary about Australian literary fiction, Australian classics and (less often) l non-fiction.  There are also regular blog posts about contemporary international fiction and the classics.

Reading Interests

Australian literature: literary fiction contemporary and classic

Twitter

@anzlitlovers

Whispering Gums

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Whispering Gums

Focus

I started a group blog in late 2008 and discovered that I enjoyed it so much that I was pretty much the only contributor and might have been scaring others off, so I decided to set up my own. I did this in 2009 and have enjoyed getting to understand the world of blogging and meeting other bloggers. My subject matters is mainly books and reading, but I occasionally branch out into other areas such as travel, trees, music, dance and theatre.

Reading Interests

Literary fiction, with a particular focus on Australian fiction

Adventures of a Bookonaut

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Adventures of a Bookonaut

Focus

Adventures of a Bookonaut is a blog that charts my adventures into the wonderful world of the written and bound word.  The blog features: Reviews of the books I read News relevant to booklovers Musings on the changing nature of reading ie E-readers, audiobooks Videos and multi - media on writing and reading.

Reading Interests


Young Adult, Classics, Steampunk


Twitter

@seandblogonaut

Tony's Reading List

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Tony's Reading List


Focus

I read a lot and review a lot - with my tongue firmly in cheek ;)


Reading Interests

Classics, Japanese, German (in the original)

Sunday, June 27, 2010

What's Cracking Coops?

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What's Cracking Coops

Focus

My blog contains YA reviews, links to international competitions, cover art features and more. I also devote a small portion of my blog to my love of horses :)

Reading Interests

Young Adult 99% of the time! :)

xo.Sorcha.ox

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 xo.Sorcha.ox

Focus

I write about my life, and since a huge chunk of my life is spent with my head in books, I write a lot about books on my blog. But it does have other stuff too: food, gardening, renovations, travel etc.

Reading Interests

Hist-fic, Historical Biographies, Historical Fantasties, Popular Fiction, Jane Austen

Spellbound by Books

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Spellbound by Books

Focus

Spellbound By Books is where I share my thoughts on books, includes Author interviews, signings, and at the moment a writing Project called Once Upon A Time


Reading Interests

Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, almost everything really


Twitter

Meeka_21

Lost in Stories

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Lost in Stories

Focus

You may be wondering who is lost.in.stories? Well lost.in.stories is also known as Romy, a graduate student from Australia who loves to read. I read (maybe devour would be a more appropriate word) and review largely young adult novels, with a particular love of fantasy and paranormal novels, however I am also a sucker for a good romance. Apart from reviews I try and keep my readers up to date with all the news that is going on in the young adult fiction community.

Reading Interests

Young Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance

Badass Bookie

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Badass Bookie

Focus

Started in March because I seriously needed a way to express my love for books without ruining the couch and I'm totally badass :P

Reading Interests

YA, Fantasy, Paranormal and Chick Lit



Twitter

@BadassBookie