The Book Muse - Ashleigh
@thebookmuse1.bsky.social
Writer, reviewer, disabled, book lover and cat lover. Picture Book Activist, kid lit advocate. She/her
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A review that I wrote last year, but only got around to posting this year.
Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne @penguinbooksaus
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Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne @penguinbooksaus
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February 10, 2026 at 1:07 AM
A review that I wrote last year, but only got around to posting this year.
Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne @penguinbooksaus
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Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne @penguinbooksaus
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A new review for @allenandunwin @lucindagifford - Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog!
Read it here!
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Read it here!
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February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
A new review for @allenandunwin @lucindagifford - Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog!
Read it here!
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Read it here!
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And the final Pippa's Island update for Substack! Books I read years ago, but reposted there.
Pippa's Island: Puppy Pandemonium by @belinda_murrell @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg
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Pippa's Island: Puppy Pandemonium by @belinda_murrell @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg
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February 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
And the final Pippa's Island update for Substack! Books I read years ago, but reposted there.
Pippa's Island: Puppy Pandemonium by @belinda_murrell @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg
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Pippa's Island: Puppy Pandemonium by @belinda_murrell @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg
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A new review of @raspratt's new book in her wonderful Shakespeare series, Romeo v Juliet. @penguinkidsaustralia @loveozya @loveozmg #LoveOzYA #LoveOzMG
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February 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
A new review of @raspratt's new book in her wonderful Shakespeare series, Romeo v Juliet. @penguinkidsaustralia @loveozya @loveozmg #LoveOzYA #LoveOzMG
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Another old review that I recently posted to Substack, the third book in the Pippa's Island series by @belinda_murrell @penguinkidsaustralia @loveozmg
Pippa's Island: Kira Dreaming by Belinda Murrell
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Pippa's Island: Kira Dreaming by Belinda Murrell
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February 7, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Another old review that I recently posted to Substack, the third book in the Pippa's Island series by @belinda_murrell @penguinkidsaustralia @loveozmg
Pippa's Island: Kira Dreaming by Belinda Murrell
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Pippa's Island: Kira Dreaming by Belinda Murrell
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A longer review of a book I reviewed for Good Reading Magazine several months ago. @goodreadingmag
There's A Prawn in Parliament House by Annabel Crabb
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There's A Prawn in Parliament House by Annabel Crabb
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There’s a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kid’s Guide to Australia’s Amazing Democracy by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon
Title: There’s a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kid’s Guide to Australia’s Amazing Democracy
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February 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A longer review of a book I reviewed for Good Reading Magazine several months ago. @goodreadingmag
There's A Prawn in Parliament House by Annabel Crabb
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There's A Prawn in Parliament House by Annabel Crabb
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Posting another older review to Substack, the second in the Pippa's Island series by @belinda_murrell @loveozmg @puffinbooksaus
Pippa's Island: Cub Reporters by Belinda Murrell
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Pippa's Island: Cub Reporters by Belinda Murrell
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February 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Posting another older review to Substack, the second in the Pippa's Island series by @belinda_murrell @loveozmg @puffinbooksaus
Pippa's Island: Cub Reporters by Belinda Murrell
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Pippa's Island: Cub Reporters by Belinda Murrell
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A new review for@wombat_books! A junior fiction novel by Emma Cameron
The King's Conservatorium by Emma Cameron
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The King's Conservatorium by Emma Cameron
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February 4, 2026 at 12:54 AM
A new review for@wombat_books! A junior fiction novel by Emma Cameron
The King's Conservatorium by Emma Cameron
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The King's Conservatorium by Emma Cameron
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Sharing an old review today, the first book in the Pippa's Island series by @belinda_murrell @penguinbooksaus @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg
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February 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Sharing an old review today, the first book in the Pippa's Island series by @belinda_murrell @penguinbooksaus @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg
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My January Reading Round Up! I read 26 books and got on top of the new release books that arrived, plus a few others and reviewed most of them.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
My January Reading Round Up! I read 26 books and got on top of the new release books that arrived, plus a few others and reviewed most of them.
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Last review post for today. Some great books read so far this year!
My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna @text_publishing @loveozmg
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My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna @text_publishing @loveozmg
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February 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Last review post for today. Some great books read so far this year!
My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna @text_publishing @loveozmg
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My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna @text_publishing @loveozmg
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Second last review being released today.
Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgliesh, illustrated by Amandine Thomas
@allenandunwin @amandinethomas @sharondalgleishauthor
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Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgliesh, illustrated by Amandine Thomas
@allenandunwin @amandinethomas @sharondalgleishauthor
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February 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Second last review being released today.
Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgliesh, illustrated by Amandine Thomas
@allenandunwin @amandinethomas @sharondalgleishauthor
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Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgliesh, illustrated by Amandine Thomas
@allenandunwin @amandinethomas @sharondalgleishauthor
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Second review for today is Pink Easter by @tanhennessy @allenandunwin @albert_street_books - a sequel of sorts to Pink Santa!!!
A fun Easter picture book!
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A fun Easter picture book!
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February 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Second review for today is Pink Easter by @tanhennessy @allenandunwin @albert_street_books - a sequel of sorts to Pink Santa!!!
A fun Easter picture book!
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A fun Easter picture book!
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One of today's new reviews is Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea by Justin Somper @allenandunwin @loveozmg
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February 2, 2026 at 8:46 PM
One of today's new reviews is Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea by Justin Somper @allenandunwin @loveozmg
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A new review for @wombat_books @aleesah_darlison - Blue: Dragon of the Sea by Aleeaah Darlison and illustrated by Tamlyn Teow. Another great picture book, and many more reviews to come!
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February 1, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A new review for @wombat_books @aleesah_darlison - Blue: Dragon of the Sea by Aleeaah Darlison and illustrated by Tamlyn Teow. Another great picture book, and many more reviews to come!
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My first review for @sistersincrimeau for 2026! I got to review Candice Fox's March release, Redbelly Crossing, and what a book!
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February 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
My first review for @sistersincrimeau for 2026! I got to review Candice Fox's March release, Redbelly Crossing, and what a book!
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New review for Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by @bethanyloveridgeauthor @loveozmg @wombat_books #LoveOzMG!
Thank you to Wombat Books for sending me a copy!
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Thank you to Wombat Books for sending me a copy!
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February 1, 2026 at 12:58 AM
New review for Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer by @bethanyloveridgeauthor @loveozmg @wombat_books #LoveOzMG!
Thank you to Wombat Books for sending me a copy!
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Thank you to Wombat Books for sending me a copy!
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Another review I wrote for @goodreadingmag @loveozya @loveozmg @drmattagnew
The Kids' Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool by Dr Matt Agnew
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The Kids' Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool by Dr Matt Agnew
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January 30, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Another review I wrote for @goodreadingmag @loveozya @loveozmg @drmattagnew
The Kids' Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool by Dr Matt Agnew
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The Kids' Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool by Dr Matt Agnew
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Another review I did for @goodreadingmag , in the magazine and online this month.
The Legend of Jessie Hickman by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac.
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The Legend of Jessie Hickman by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Another review I did for @goodreadingmag , in the magazine and online this month.
The Legend of Jessie Hickman by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac.
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The Legend of Jessie Hickman by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac.
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And continuing in my reading journey for Alice-Miranda, I've just reviewed book seven, Alice-Miranda in Paris!
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Alice-Miranda in Paris by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda in Paris Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 16th July 2019/1st March 2013 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Très c…
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January 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
And continuing in my reading journey for Alice-Miranda, I've just reviewed book seven, Alice-Miranda in Paris!
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Busy day today! Some Good Reading Magazine reviews as well! Had three in there this month! @goodreadingmag @bloomsburypublishing
First up, The Colours of Nature by Catherine Barr, and illustrated by Chaaya Prabat
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First up, The Colours of Nature by Catherine Barr, and illustrated by Chaaya Prabat
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January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Busy day today! Some Good Reading Magazine reviews as well! Had three in there this month! @goodreadingmag @bloomsburypublishing
First up, The Colours of Nature by Catherine Barr, and illustrated by Chaaya Prabat
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First up, The Colours of Nature by Catherine Barr, and illustrated by Chaaya Prabat
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Forgot to post this when it went up. A review I wrote for Good Reading Magazine that was published online.
Who Might You Be by Robert Henderson.
@goodreadingmag @allenandunwin
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Who Might You Be by Robert Henderson.
@goodreadingmag @allenandunwin
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January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Forgot to post this when it went up. A review I wrote for Good Reading Magazine that was published online.
Who Might You Be by Robert Henderson.
@goodreadingmag @allenandunwin
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Who Might You Be by Robert Henderson.
@goodreadingmag @allenandunwin
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And the final new release for today that I have reviewed is A Light on the Rocks by @drhelenedwardswrites @loveozya @loveozmg @riveted_press.
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A Light on the Rocks by Helen Edwards
Title: A Light on the Rocks
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January 27, 2026 at 10:32 PM
And the final new release for today that I have reviewed is A Light on the Rocks by @drhelenedwardswrites @loveozya @loveozmg @riveted_press.
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Another review for today is the first book in a new series by @krisddarell @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg.
The first book in It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell.
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The first book in It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Another review for today is the first book in a new series by @krisddarell @puffinbooksaus @loveozmg.
The first book in It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell.
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The first book in It's a Twin Thing: The Break Up by Kristin Darrell.
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Another new review, the final book for Wilder Zoo. Neeka and the Great Rescue by Tina Strachan and illustrated by Max Hamilton.
@harperkidsau @loveozmg @td_strachan @mhdesignillustration
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@harperkidsau @loveozmg @td_strachan @mhdesignillustration
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January 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Another new review, the final book for Wilder Zoo. Neeka and the Great Rescue by Tina Strachan and illustrated by Max Hamilton.
@harperkidsau @loveozmg @td_strachan @mhdesignillustration
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@harperkidsau @loveozmg @td_strachan @mhdesignillustration
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