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Category: Book News

When Christmas Comes Early – #SYDBOOKBRUNCH

November 24, 2019December 1, 2019 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_image src=”https://catherinerosegunther.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_7055.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.7″ width=”80%”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”581,588,585,583,584,580,586,589,576″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.7″ pagination_text_align=”center” width=”80%” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.7″] Christmas officially came early this weekend thanks to Mel (@ACosyReader) and Bec (@PrincessBecReads) and their amazing book brunch party here in Sydney. Down at Shenkin in Glebe twelve book bloggers, including myself, sat down to talk…

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Author Talk: The Queen – Sarah J Maas

April 11, 2019April 14, 2019 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.21″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.21″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.21″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21″] Well holy quacamole I think I died and went to heven last night. I saw THE QUEEN! Well my writing Queen Sarah J Maas. She was in Sydney for the second last stop on her Kingdom of Ash Tour and wow… what a woman.  I’ve loved her books…

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The Book Shop Files: Avid Reader, Brisbane

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] This week I returned to Queensland to spend Christmas with my mum. But no trip away is complete without visiting a bookstore or two. I’ve been to a few since I’ve come to Brisbane but today I’ll focus on one of my faves. Earlier today I…

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My Anticipated YA Fantasy Reads for Early 2019

December 26, 2018December 29, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] The first half of 2019 is promising some majorly hot books in the YA fantasy genre. With so many coming I thought I’d pick four of my favourites. I was lucky enough to read advances of these over the last month, my reviews are coming soon….

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Is Reputation by Taylor Swift an ode to Sarah J Maas’s Characters?

November 8, 2018December 26, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] I love Reputation by Taylor Swift. On Tuesday I flew to Brisbane to see her with my best mate Kasey to rock out before flying back to Sydney for work the next morning. WHAT A SHOW I TELL YOU! I also love my QUEEN Sarah J…

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Starting A New Chapter With Allen & Unwin

September 3, 2018December 26, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

Hey guys, Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet lately with the book blogging. Thing have been rather hectic here in my little part of the world. We had my 22nd birthday celebrations, I’m getting ready to move house next month, my best friend came to stay for a few weeks and I’ve been working towards…

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Books To Have On Your Radar

June 2, 2018December 26, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] There are so many wonderful books coming out over the next few months. I’ve put together a list of the ones I’m looking forward to getting my hands on to read! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] A Thousand Perfect Notes – C.G. Drews  The queen of colourful instagram pictures…

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Anticipated Reads April 2018

March 31, 2018December 26, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] There are also some amazing books coming out this month which I am super excited for. Check out these new releases featuring Fearless Warriors!  [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.19″ src=”https://catherinerosegunther.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/30238163.jpg”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”3.19″ title=”Ace of Shades – Amanda Foody (April 10th)”] Welcome…

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March Book Haul 2018 (10+)

March 30, 2018December 26, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”3.19″ title=”The Queens of Innis Lear (eARC) – Tessa Gratton” admin_label=”Comment”] I started reading this book to review it but I didn’t finish it. Don’t get me wrong, it is beautifully written and the world building is great, but it’s a slow start with way too many…

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Why do I read?

March 19, 2018December 26, 2018 By Catherine Rose Gunther

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Mudgee you were something special! Looking forward Mudgee you were something special! Looking forward to sharing our spoils from the weekend with friends and family over the next few months ✨🍷✨ #longweekend #mudgee #mudgeewine #winetasting #regionalnsw #weekendaway #winery
#currentlyreading and loving the cosy fantasy feel #currentlyreading and loving the cosy fantasy feel of this book! ✨✨✨ @heather_fawcett ✨✨✨ #emilywidesencyclopaediaoffaeries #fantasy #bookworm #booklove #reading
✨ 2 years of fun and grand adventures ✨ ✨ 2 years of fun and grand adventures ✨
New #ThroneofGlass editions are out in the world t New #ThroneofGlass editions are out in the world this week and they’re looking great. ❤️⚔️🏰 #sarahjmaas #bloomsbury @bloomsburypublishing #fantasybooks
Over the last few weeks I’ve been going through Over the last few weeks I’ve been going through some heavy duty editing of my novel which has been so rewarding seeing it come together better than ever. But being sick this week I took a break and drew out the world map and Academy map from my book which was a lot of fun. Looking forward to finishing these edits in the next month so I can start sharing with beta readers!! ✨#editing #mapmaking #fantasymap #fantasynovel #fantasybook #novel #writer #currentlywriting #betareaders #novelwriting #manuscript #manuscriptedits
Reunited with mum for a quick visit so we went and Reunited with mum for a quick visit so we went and looked at cool art ❤️ #museumofart #dohosuh
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Catherine is a fantasy writer, avid reader and lover of all things books. She also illustrated and creates music in her spare time.

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In the spirit of reconciliation I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. The land on which I work and live belongs to the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.

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