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Welcome back: I'm still reading a lot
A new year check-in, finding readers (or not), hard industry news, and the books and stories that shaped my summer.
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Books of the summer (so far)
A soft launch for 2026.
Jan 11
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My year in books: A very long best-of list
Celebrating the end of 2025 with my favourite reads, plus a peek at some exciting new adventures and bookish discoveries for the year ahead.
Dec 21, 2025
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Pages, presents and peek-a-boos
Missing book mysteries solved, VPLAs shortlists revealed, and a sneak peek at next year’s MWF Schools program. Plus my 2025 book gift guide!
Dec 14, 2025
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How does Santa go down the chimney?
And other important questions answered in some great Christmas books for kids.
Dec 7, 2025
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Books, breathers and big feelings (always)
A small beginning on the page, a night out at the Wheeler Centre, and a first look at summer reading plans.
Nov 30, 2025
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Looking beyond similes and metaphors
"Analyse a book not just to teach how to write the perfect essay, but to unravel and amplify the magic behind it. Because English should be a beautiful…
Nov 23, 2025
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Reading is living
On revising last week’s doubts, embracing the joy of books, witnessing the fight for intellectual freedom, celebrating the end of an era, and spending a…
Nov 16, 2025
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“Sometimes you see a piece of writing, and know what you were thinking.”
From robust debate at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival to a few good poolside books, plus a nice surprise for The Paperbark Tree Committee!
Nov 8, 2025
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An apology and a giveaway
Zero newsletter content; two giveaways. With poolside apologies.
Nov 2, 2025
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