The Book Briefing: 2nd October
By Lizzy
Get stuck in with all the latest from the literary world including book announcements, controversies and more. Here's your latest Book Briefing!
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The Book Briefing: 23rd September
By Lizzy
Another busy day in the reading world with new book announcements and reveals, events happening locally (YAY) and heaps of amazing author updates. We hope you enjoy this week's round...
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The Book Briefing - September 16th
By Lizzy
This week there are so many exciting new book announcements out and about with covers, new publishers and more. Enjoy this week's round up of all the latest literary news.
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The Book Briefing - September 9th
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
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The Book Briefing - September 1st
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week! This week there's announcements, award winners, and so much to get excited about!
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The Book Briefing - August 25th
By Lizzy
This week we've got amazing local authors being celebrated, exciting announcements and reveals, and a bit of literary drama! Enjoy this week's round up!
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Book Briefing - 18th August
By Lizzy
Here's this week's book briefing - a round up of all the news and updates from the literary world!
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Book Briefing - 11th August
By Lizzy
New Zealand books are recognized internationally, AI continues to cause drama, exciting new books are announced and so much more in yet another week of book news.
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Book Briefing - 5th August
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
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The Book Briefing - July 27th
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
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The Book Briefing - July 21st
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
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The Book Briefing - July 14th
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
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The Book Briefing - July 7th
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
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The Book Briefing - June 29th
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week! Find out what Instagram post had Sacha screaming, which children's book announcement has Lizzy placing...
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The Book Briefing - June 23rd
By Lizzy
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week! We get the cover reveal for John Green's novel, new book announcements from Kazuo Ishiguro...
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The Book Briefing - June 16th
By Sacha
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where Sacha rounds up the news for the week! A new Emily Henry novel is on the horizon, Rebecca Yarros is back writing dragons,...
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The Book Briefing - June 8th
By Sacha
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly catch-up on all the biggest moments from the literary world. From surprise book announcements and cover reveals to bestseller wins and BookTok drama,...
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The Book Briefing - June 2nd
By Lizzy
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly catch-up on all the biggest moments from the literary world. From headline-making author news and award winners to viral bookish trends and exciting...
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The Book Briefing
By Sacha
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly catch-up on all the biggest moments from the literary world. From headline-making author news and award winners to viral bookish trends and exciting...
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The Book Briefing
By Sacha
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly catch-up on all the biggest moments from the literary world. From headline-making author news and award winners to viral bookish trends and exciting...
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The Book Briefing
By Sacha
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly roundup of the biggest, buzziest, and most exciting news from the book world. From blockbuster authors to surprise releases, here is what is...
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The Book Briefing
By Sacha
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly roundup of the biggest, buzziest, and most exciting news from the book world. From blockbuster authors to surprise releases, here is what is...
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The Book Briefing
By Sacha
Welcome to The Book Briefing, your weekly roundup of the biggest, buzziest, and most exciting news from the book world. From blockbuster authors to surprise releases, here is what is...
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