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2015 NSW Premier’s Literary Award Winners

Last night – I am sitting at the State Library of NSW awaiting the announcement of the 2015 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards – and I have…

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Shortlists announced for 2015 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

The shortlists for the 2015 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards have been announced today. Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries and good luck! It’s nice to…

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2015 Stella Prize Winner announced!

Drum roll please…..and the winner is The Strays by Emily Bitto! The 2015 Stella Prize was awarded in Melbourne tonight with the winner receiving $50,000, and…

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Book Review: Heat and Light by Ellen Van Neerven

Following is the last of the 2015 Stella Prize book reviews from Angela Long. All of Angela’s fine reviews on Welcome to My Library can be seen…

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CBCA Book of the Year 2015 Shortlist

Following is my very delayed post of the CBCA shortlist! Only a week behind schedule! I blame school holidays, lol! The theme for Book Week…

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Book Review: The Golden Age by Joan London

Following is the fifth of Angela Long’s book reviews from the 2015 Stella Prize shortlist. Follow Angela on Twitter as she tweets her reading progress!…

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“I found this to be an absolutely delightful book, not just about travel and dogs…but also about the strong bonds of family, and about love, loss, grief and hope. It also packs in plenty of humour and wit, which made it a very enjoyable read.“

Amazon Review

“You don’t have to be a Dachshund lover to fall in love with the Fleetwood family, but by the end you too will be noticing those sausage like canines wherever you go.“

Amazon Customer

“Lisa’s words will warm your heart, make you laugh, and have you nodding in agreement when it comes to losses & joys in our lives, especially the pet-lovers in all of us.“

D Cherry

“What a wonderfully captivating read! Destination Dachshund is a humorous, yet moving memoir…there are moments that tugged at the heartstrings as well as a whole load of hilarious anecdotes, a bit of history and of course, the dachshund spotting!“

Melissa

“A truly engaging read that is so much more than a travel memoir. While the Fleetwood’s travel through Europe, they must also navigate their own grief. Destination Dachshund is a remarkable book – filled with honesty and humour, and the sights, smells and sounds of amazing locations.“

Sharyn

“Destination Dachshund is truly a delightful read. The author unpacks with warmth and humour the intricacies of family relationships, our love of pets, and the joy of travel.”

Vanessa, Sydney