What's Cracking Coops?

Blog Name/URL

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

Blog Name/URL

 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

Blog Name/URL

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

Blog Name/URL

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

Blog Name/URL

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

Good Golly Miss Holly

Blog Name/URL


Good Golly Miss Holly

Focus

I was just getting into Young Adult books when I discovered the wonderful world that is book blogging. Ever since then my wish list has grown immensely and yours will too if you follow my blog, Good Golly Miss Holly. I post quite a lot of different things but what has been popular recently is my May Day Contest Spree. Check It Out!


Reading Interests

Young Adult

Twitter

@hollyy___x

The Reading Stack

Blog Name/URL

The Reading Stack

Focus

Book reviews


Reading Interests

All ages and genres focusing on (but not limited to) Australian titles

Twitter

@readingstack

Sam Still Reading

Blog Name/URL

Sam Still Reading

Focus

I'm just an everyday person who loves to read books. I'll read almost anything fiction.

Blog Name/URL

Writing Children's Books with Robyn Opie

Focus

My blog features myself and other Australian writers as we promote our new books and projects, as well as provide information to help new and emerging writers.

Reading Interests

Children's books


Twitter

crowgirl23

Denz Ramblings

Blog Name/URL

Denz Ramblings

Focus

Just my simple reviews, contests and ramblings

Reading Interests

Paranormal Fiction

A Dead Man Fell from the Sky

Blog Name/URL

A Dead Man Fell from the Sky

Focus

I'm the author of The Pericles Commission, first in a series of historical mysteries set in Classical Greece, and published by Penguin in Australia and St Martin's Press in the US.  The blog's a combination of ancient history, my publishing adventures, the craft of writing, and comments on history and mysteries in general.

Reading Interests

historical mysteries, ancient history, and the craft of writing

Twitter

GaryCorby

Under the Apple Tree

Blog Name/URL

Under the Apple Tree

Focus

I blog about writing and illustrating for children, including reviews, book launches, workshops, lit conferences, my book (only one so far) etc.

Reading Interests

Children's Literature.

Booksploring

Blog Name/URL

Booksploring

Focus

I'm a compulsive book buyer/reader/hoarder. I read a bit of everything and blog about it. But I can't go past a good mystery, chick lit or historical fiction.


Reading Interests

contemporary fiction, literary fiction, crime/mysteries

Giraffe Days

Blog Name/URL

Giraffe Days

Focus

I have eclectic tastes and will read almost everything. I used to post my reviews on my LiveJournal but I wanted them to have their own home :) I read mostly Fantasy, General Fic/Lit, Classics, YA and a bit of Romance and Non-fiction. Oh and anything else that takes my fancy!

Paige Loves Books

Blog Name/URL

Paige Loves Books

Focus

Podcasts, interviews, reviews - all about books and the book industry blogged by the host of the Edge Radio Book Show, Paige Turner

Reading Interests

Hugely varied, though as much about the text as the reader and the process of reading


Twitter

@paigelovesbooks

Miss Cackle! Miss Cackle!

Blog Name/URL

Miss Cackle! Miss Cackle!

Focus

Hi! My name is Kate. I am a reader. I work in a bookynook. I write books, too. My first published novel, Three Things About Daisy Blue, will be out with Allen and Unwin in October (Hurrah!)

Reading Interests

Young Adult

Twitter

@misscackle

My Girl Friday

Blog Name/URL

My Girl Friday

Focus

My blog centres around discussing young adult fiction, book to film adaptations, pop culture commentary and the odd recipe thrown in for good measure.


Reading Interests

childrens and YA fiction, film & pop culture

Twitter

@my_girlfriday

Books on the Grapevine

Blog Name/URL

Books on the Grapevine

Focus

The blog developed out of our Brisbane based book club Reading Between the Wines. Although we have a fabulous book club we are still finding our blogging feet a little. We wanted to add something other than straight reviews since so there are already so many great bloggers who do that. We like books (and wine), and some of us like macs and gadgets too. There will be more posts coming in the next few months. In the meantime follow us on twitter  @literarylines (because we like literary lines and fine wine! ).

Reading Interests

Literary fiction, short stories,  occasionally non fiction and memoirs. Also interested in e-readers and the impact of technology on reading.

Twitter

@literarylines

Reading Upside Down

Blog Name/URL

Reading Upside Down

Focus

Reading Upside Down is a collection of book reviews, book chat, author interviews and posts about everyday life. I like to have an element of humour in my posts and love sharing recommendations for great books for all ages. I have recently been including some more serious posts as well.




Reading Interests

Read most genres but tend to avoid thrillers, supernatural fiction. Reviews cover picture books, children's books, YA + general fiction & non-fiction.



Twitter

@ReadUpsideDown

Booktopia Blog

Blog Name/URL

Booktopia Blog

Focus

There is so much going on in the book industry that we just felt we had to share it with you.  Our product and editorial teams are constantly keeping up with what’s new and needed an outlet to tell the world, so here it is.

Reading Interests

All Things Booky

Twitter

@Booktopia

Torch Under the Blanket Books

Blog Name/URL

Torch Under the Blanket Books

Focus

I simply love books.  I read a wide range of genres but my heart is especially focused on Jane Austen and Austen Inspired works.

Interests

Fantasy, Historical fiction, classic literature, young adult

Twitter

@michrm

Tez Says

Blog Name/URL

Tez Says


Blog Focus

My own reviews, and covers of upcoming novels

Reading Interests

Urban Fantasy, YA, Paranormal, Futuristic, Dystopian


Twitter

@TezMillerOz

Fairfield Books on Station

Blog Name/URL

Fairfieldbooks on Station

Focus

We sell books and toys, and have a particular interest in books for children.   All staff contribute to the blog, covering many different genres and areas

Reading Interest

Contemporary fiction, and Children's books, but anything that takes our fancy really


Twitter

@fairfieldbooks

Book Bites

Blog Name/URL

Book Bites

Blog Focus

A project of love, a blogging obession, and a voracious appetite for books - add them all to gether and you get BOOK BITES! Discussion, reviews, new releases, memes, covers, and other fun items I come across online.

Reading Interests

Urban fantasy, paranormal romance, epic fantasy, general reading and book related discussions


Twitter

@obsidiantears83

Boobook

Blog Name/URL

Boobook

Blog Focus

Editor, book reviewer, writer, mother-of-three. Adventures ensue.

Reading Interests

Children's literature and some adult fiction


Twitter

@_boobook_

Soup Blog

Blog Name/URL

Soup Blog (behind the scenes at Alphabet Soup magazine)

Blog Focus

Book reviews, author & illustrator interviews and behind-the-scenes at children's magazine, Alphabet Soup


Reading Interests

Children's lit: middle grade and picture books


Twitter

@alphabetsoupmag

Benjamin Solah, Marxist Horror Writer

Blog Name/URL

Benjamin Solah

Focus

Personal blog of Marxist Horror Writer, Benjamin Solah with thoughts and discussion on literature, publishing, horror, Australian and world politics, and culture



Reading Interests


Horror and political fiction

Twitter

@benjaminsolah

Fangtastic Fiction

Blog Name/URL

Fangtastic Fiction

Blog Focus

Fangtastic Fiction is a specialist paranormal romance and urban fantasy books site where we blog about books, new releases, authors and industry news.  We aim to help spread the word about speculative fiction as well as being a place where people can get expert advice on books to buy, read and enjoy.

We started life as a bookstore, and then went in new and interesting directions. We review books, review an entire series, we review an authors entire works. We have a running updated inventory. But our focus is on Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy... if it's related to these genres, we're all over it.


Reading Interests

Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy

Twitter

@fangbooks

The Book Nook

Blog Name/URL

The Book Nook

Blog Focus

I read a diverse range of books.  I like the idea of sharing opinions and recommendations through a blogging forum.  We have new technologies now too to enjoy books and I this also warrants discussion and comment.

Live Life Now!

Blog Name/URL

Live Life Now!


Blog Focus

An ecletic look at my life in the Tropics - books, adventures, photos, holidays.

Reading Interests

Historical fiction, fantasy, I am also starting to enjoy peoples stories now.

Twitter

@JacintainCairns

Reactions to Reading

Blog Name/URL

Reactions to Reading

Blog Focus

Reactions to Reading is primarily a place for me to review the books I read with the occasional opinion piece or meme post thrown in

Reading Interests

Crime Fiction


Twitter

@BSquaredInOz

Bookbath

Blog Name/URL

Bookbath

Blog Focus


BookBath is a blog exploring all things book and writing related.

The Book Chook

Blog Name/URL

The Book Chook

Blog Focus

I like to think the Book Chook blog is where children's literacy and literature collide. I write about my passions - getting kids to read, write and create. You'll find book reviews, tips for parents and teachers, reviews of great websites that encourage learning.

Reading Interests

I review more picture books than anything else, but also easy readers, chapter books and some YA.

Twitter

@bookchook

Persnickety Snark

Blog Name/URL

Persnickety Snark

Blog Focus

A young adult literature review and interview blog where honesty is valued and snark is never far behind.


Reading Interests

YA Literature


Twitter

@snarkywench

Queen of Happy Endings

Blog Name/URL

Queen of Happy Endings

Focus

I call myself the Queen of Happy Endings because I there is nothing I love more than a good ending. Sometimes this isn't always a 'happy' ending but it must be logical, surprising or happy. I started blogging in March 2008 and can't believe I've been blogging for more than 2 years. I've read some wonderful books and made some wonderful friends in the blogging world who I would one day love to meet.

Reading Interests

Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Fantasy and General Fiction


Twitter


@madscrapper

Austcrime

Blog Name/URL 

Austcrime

Focus

Not just a blog, AustCrime Fiction is a database of Australian and New Zealand authors, books, reviews, events and announcements

Reading Interests

Crime & mystery fiction from Australia and New Zealand

Suz's Space Blog

Blog Name/URL

Suz's Space Blog

Blog Focus

I'm addicted to books.  I review every book I read as well as writing my take on book related topics, this can include writing about the author.  I also try to send customers over to my website where they will hopefully buy lots and lots of books.  One can only dream.

Reading Interests

I'll focus on almost anything in the book world.  I draw the line at romance.


Twitter

@SuzsSpace

Tea Mouse

Blog Name/URL

Tea Mouse

Focus

It's run by 2 young Australian girls who love reading and want to let more people know about the fantastic books that are out there!!

Reading Interests

YA, Fantasy, paranormal


Twitter

@tea_mouse

With Extra Pulp

Blog Name/URL

With Extra Pulp

Focus

With Extra Pulp began when I noticed most of my friends' eyes glaze over whenever I tried to tel them about all the books I'd been reading. So I decided to blog about them instead. The books, not the friends...although they're sometimes in there as well.

Reading Interests

Australian fiction, small publishers, short fiction, cult books, beat generation books


Twitter

@withextrapulp

Mad Bibliophile

Blog Name/URL

Mad Bibliophile

Blog Focus

Blogging about books and bookish things

Reading Interests

Literature, Australian literature and writers


Twitter

@madbiblio2

Coffee Stained Pages

Blog Name/URL

Coffee Stained Pages

Focus

My blog is basically a reading journal, I use it to share my thoughts about what I've read recently with others and connect with other book bloggers.

Reading Interests

Any genre.

Twitter

@coffeestainedpg

Bite the Book

Blog Name/URL

Bite the Book

Focus

Book Reviews and Views on Bookselling & Publishing


Twitter

@PnPBookseller

Wordsville

Blog Name/URL

Wordsville

Focus

I'm a freelance reviewer, editor and journalist. I post reviews, interviews and articles. I started a series called Book Tweeps where I interview people on Twitter about their reading habits.


Reading Interests


It's a mixed bag as I review across genres.



Twitter

@PaulaGrunseit

Books and Musings from Downunder

Blog Name/URL

Books and Musings from Downunder

Focus

I am a bookaholic – That means I am incapable of walking into a bookshop without buying something. Or reading a blog without writing a title and author down in a list. Or joining in book reading challenges which encourage me to buy or borrow more books! So I have created this blog primarily to keep track of my thoughts about books I have read :)

Reading interests

Cross-genre

Page Turners

Blog Name/URL

Page Turners

Blog Focus

I started Page Turners in June 2009 as a place to record my reading adventures. Now it is a place that I like to think celebrates literature and allows me to go wild with my love of books. I participate in memes, have my own special features and review lots of books.

Reading Interests

I review contemporary, literary and classic literature with particular emphasis on Australian Literature.

Manda's Movements

Blog Name/URL

Manda's Movements

Focus

Manda's Movements is a blog mainly about books but also movies and music. Anything I read or see gets reviewed. I also post regular memes and updates on what's happening out there.

Reading interests

Young Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

Twitter

@mandasmovements

Booklover Book Reviews

Blog Name/URL

Booklover Book Reviews

Focus

I read and review a wide range of fiction genre from literature and the classics through to mystery thrillers and chick lit. I host the Aussie Author Reading Challenge.

Reading Interests

Literary fiction, mystery, thriller, Australian authors.

start narrative here

Blog Name/URL

start narrative here

Focus

A journal of the bibliophilic tendencies of an ardent reader, bookseller and library services student, Jess from Melbourne, Australia.

Twitter

@startnarrative

Still Life with Books

Blog Name

Still Life with Books

Focus

My blog is a repository for my thoughts on the books I read. I also write about whatever else pops into my head when I sit down and stare at the little white square.

Reading Interests

Literary Fiction, Classics, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Memoir

Twitter

@bookworm_violet

Desert Book Chick

Blog Name/URL

Desert Book Chick

Focus

Desert Book Chick is a site that provides resources for book bloggers, offers thought-provoking articles about book culture and of course, reviews books.

Twitter

@Amanda467

Fair Dinkum Reviews

Blog Name/URL

Fair Dinkum Reviews


Focus

A collaborative blog from Kerrie and Bernadette

Reading Interests

Best Crime Fiction

Agatha Christie Reading Challenge Carnival

Blog Name/URL

Agatha Christie Reading Challenge Carnival

Focus

Main feature is a monthly blog carnival about Agatha Christie's novels

Reading Interests


Agatha Christie

Mysteries in Paradise

Blog Name/URL

Mysteries in Paradise

Focus

reviews, news, links to challenges - all about crime fiction

Reading Interests

Crime Fiction

Twitter

@smiksa

BookThingo

Blog Name and URL

Book Thingo

Focus

Reading (mostly) romance books down under -- Book reviews, local book industry news and book events in Australia with a focus on romance fiction

Reading Interests

Romance, YA, Australian Authors

Twitter

@BookThingo