Litsy

Australians: From Eureka to the Diggers. Volume 2 | Thomas Keneally

The [British Monarch] birthday honours list is always questionable but this is pretty insulting to the people who actually deserved recognition.

(This is a headline from a satirical article but he was a genuinely terrible PM who left the county & lied about it during some of the worst bushfires in recent times. He‘s one of the architects of Robo Debt, he secretly appointed himself into multiple ministries & that‘s just the tip of the iceberg)

LeeRHarry It just goes to show that the honours list is all a complete joke that means nothing. (edited) 3w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeeRHarry, it‘s sad that it devalues the honours list for people who should be celebrated. All Scott Morrison deserves is people hissing at him like he‘s the villain in a bad pantomime, every time he walks into a room. 3w

CarolynM I have always loathed the honours system, but this is a new low. 3w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM 💯 3w

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LapReader

That Deadman Dance: A Novel | Kim Scott

Last night‘s scores from my building‘s library.

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keepingupwiththepenguins

Larrimah: A Missing Man, an Eyeless Croc and an Outback Town of 11 People Who Mostly Hate Each Other | Caroline Graham, Kylie Stevenson

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Larrimah might not delight the true crime purists who need to see a bad guy locked up for life, but it will enthrall anyone with an interest in the outback, tall tales, and/or the search for answers. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/larrimah-caroline-graham-kylie-stevenson/

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BethM

Drylands | Thea Astley

My hubs went up north for Easter weekend hunting. He very proudly surprised me by bringing these home for me. He doesn‘t read, but they‘re his taste if he would. I, however, don‘t want to read a single one and feel terrible about it. But come on man, you couldn‘t just go for the easy win with some romance? 😂

Ruthiella It‘s the thought that counts! 😅 2mo

Avanders 😂 aww that‘s a sweet try 🤭 2mo

Avanders Btw any interest in reading this book? I‘m ready to send it on and thought of you…

When We Had Forever: A Novel

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BethM @Avanders I think I‘ll pass thank you! 2mo

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Rissreadswithcats

Australian Gospel: A Family Saga | Lech Blaine

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3 siblings are placed into foster care. Their biological father is a narcissist, who only sees the world as it pertains to him and sees his children as property. Their mother is severely mentally unstable and both of them are Christian fanatics. The children win the lottery when they are placed in the home of the Blaine‘s who are total opposites. They are hard working publicans, Australian bogans, rough around the edges, but with hearts of gold ⬇️

Rissreadswithcats And unlimited amounts of love to give. This book is a prime example of how sometimes facts are stranger than fiction. But the book reminds us that for every bad egg out there, there is a good egg to even it out. #Oznonfiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #MonthlyNonfiction @julieclair (edited) 5mo

Centique This sounds wonderful! Great review 🙌Stacking. 5mo

CarolynM I read the condensed version of the story in the Age‘s Weekend Magazine a few weeks ago. It was quite startling - as you say truth can be stranger than fiction. And Jackie Weaver‘s involvement😳🤯 4mo

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Teresereading

Safe Haven: THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD | Shankari Chandran

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@BookmarkTavern
#sundayfunday
Contemporary story - a rural community working to protect one of their own against a backdrop of refugee experience and border policy. Recommended

BookmarkTavern That sounds like a powerful read! Thanks for sharing! 5mo

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Teresereading

Safe Haven: THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD | Shankari Chandran

#whereareyouMonday
@cupcake12
In a detention camp in Northern Australia, I think this is going to be a hard read

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Darklunarose

Australian Fungi Illustrated | Ian Robert McCann

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This is a short little book with pictures, a name and where to find said fungi. It‘s made me want to go and try my hand at finding some of these…only for photos though.

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Darklunarose

Australian Fungi Illustrated | Ian Robert McCann