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Magdalena Ball runs The Compulsive Reader. She is the author of Sleep Before Evening, The Art of Assessment, Quark Soup, and, in collaboration with Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Cherished Pulse and She Wore Emerald Then. She runs a monthly radio program podcast The Compulsive Reader Talks.
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Book Review: 1001 Interviews You Must Read Before You Die by Andrew Denton
An enjoyable read which provides real insight into the fragile and extraordinary nature of humanity.
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Book Review: Deceptively Delicious - Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food by Jessica Seinfeld
Making your family healthier without coercion - and with vegetables that actually add significant subtle flavour, depth, and richness to your delicious recipes.
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Music Review: Claire Bowditch and The Feeding Set - The Moon Looked On
The Moon Looked On shows Bowditch’s continued growth as a musician and vocalist.
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Book Review: The ABC Checklist for New Writers by Lorraine Mace and Maureen Vincent-Northam
A great guide for the new author.
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Book Review: His Illegal Self by Peter Carey
The prose is light and smooth, but looking closely, each sentence is wrought with meaning and intensity.
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Book Review: The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book, 2nd Edition by Patricia Fry
Comprehensive writing guide for both new and seasoned authors from the impetus of a book through handling the post-launch life.
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Book Review: George's Secret Key to the Universe by Stephen and Lucy Hawking
A nice blend between physical fact, science fiction, and that lovely sense of wonder that underpins astronomy.
It’s bluesy, groovy, and soulful.
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Review: The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz
The balance between doing and learning is nicely managed, and the information is geared to be interesting and exciting for young girls.
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Book Review: My Inflatable Friend by Gerald Everett Jones
Well-written and funny, My Inflatable Friend promises language that's rich, a plot fast-paced and satisfying, and a well-rounded main character who won’t jar a feminist.
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