Ann-Marie Cahill

Ann-Marie Cahill will read anything and everything. From novels to trading cards to the inside of CD covers (they’re still a thing, right?). A good day is when her kids bring notes home from school. A bad day is when she has to pry a book from her kids’ hands. And then realizes where they get it from. The only thing Ann-Marie loves more than reading is travelling. She has expensive hobbies.

Time to Investigate Some New Mystery Manga!

Mystery and manga go together like pumpkin spice and warm boba tea (you can thank me later). Here are some new mystery manga you can't miss.

The Fantastical Sub-Genre of Mythpunk Books

If you like Percy Jackson, if you loved Deathless by Valente, then you are definitely going to love these mythpunk books.

16 DIY Book Character Costumes to Bring Your Reading to Life

Add a double-shot to your Spiced Pumpkin Latte, strap on the glue gun holster, and get ready for some serious DIY book character costumes, including characters from One Piece, Room on the Broom, and more.

Our Blue Ribbon List of Books for BLUEY Fans of All Ages

Looking for books for fans of BLUEY? Look no further! We're cereal.

Have Fun, Play Hard, Get Dirty: 12 Books to Encourage Kids Outside

Step away from the screens! This short list of books will inspire any kid to get outside and see what the fuss is about.

How Accurate is Climate Fiction? (And If It’s Not, Why Don’t I Feel Any Better?)

The climate crisis is real, but how accurate is climate fiction to the scientific evidence? Do readers even want it to be accurate?

Why We Need Indigenous Languages in Children’s Books

Language is part of our cultural identity, which is why it's important to expose kids to Indigenous languages as early as possible.

8 of the Best Manga Adaptations (and 1 that Should Never See the Light of Day)

We round up the very best manga adaptations to watch (along with one title that should never see the light of day). Check out our picks!

Discover the Foundation of Manga Art Styles

Curious about manga art styles and the different types of art you'll encounter in the format? Get to know some of the most common styles.

Australian Noir and The Best Australian Crime Fiction

Australia is a land of storytellers. From Outback noir to historical Australian crime fiction, this is the best in Australian mysteries.