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Review: The Emporium of Imagination, by Tabitha Bird

April 25, 2021 by Rebecca Bowyer Leave a Comment

The Emporium is a bustle of a place. People come and go. Some see magic everywhere. They have phone messages and answer their phone when it rings. Other people see less magic and a more commonplace shop selling quirky vintage wares. It depends on what they expect to see. A person looking for the impossible […]

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10 books by Australian women writers I plan to read in 2021 – #AWW2021

January 26, 2021 by Rebecca Bowyer Leave a Comment

Books to read for the Australian Women Writers Challenge 2021

2021 is the 10th year of the Australian Women Writers Challenge and the sixth year I’ve taken part. This year I’m planning to read at least 10 and review at least six books by Australian women writers – “Franklin” level. (To find out more about the levels, and to sign up yourself, head to Sign […]

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Review: Dyschronia by Jennifer Mills

January 1, 2021 by Rebecca Bowyer Leave a Comment

Dyschronia by Jennifer Mills

Exquisite writing and a devastating take on chronic illness, Mills’ depiction of the climate disaster that awaits Australia is a very dark read. This is a slow-paced and unrelentingly heartbreaking story. It’s not one you can skim your way through late at night. You will need to focus to have any hope of following the […]

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