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Three Years

Posted on August 11, 2017August 9, 2017 by Elizabeth

Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of Earl Grey Editing’s blog. I’m celebrating with Lamington cake: vanilla sponge cake dipped in chocolate and covered in dessicated coconut, layered with jam and cream. It is delicious! So, three years. That sounds like such a short time and yet it feels like I’ve been doing this forever. I […]

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Loose-leaf Links #45

Posted on August 9, 2017August 8, 2017 by Elizabeth

Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces on sci-fi, fantasy and romance I’ve come across and share them with you over tea. Today’s tea is Tea for Sunday from the Tea Centre. It’s an Assam tea with pieces of vanilla, so it’s strong with a touch of sweetness. […]

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo, F.C. Yee, Earl Grey Editing, books and tea, tea and books, superhero YA

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee

Posted on August 7, 2017January 25, 2018 by Elizabeth

Published: August 2017 by Amulet Books Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Genres: Young adult, fantasy Source: NetGalley Available: Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The struggle to get into […]

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Mt TBR report: July 2017

Posted on August 4, 2017August 3, 2017 by Elizabeth

The winter weather must be helping my reading stats because I got through a fair few books this month. Combined with a modest number of acquisitions, I’m on track to break even on Mt TBR this year. Not that I expect that will last, but one can hope. I continue to meet my goals of […]

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Guest Post: Hot Drinks and Character

Posted on August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 by Elizabeth

Yesterday marked the re-launch of The Wizardry of Jewish Women. The book was nominated for a Ditmar Award earlier this year and I enjoyed it when I reviewed its initial publication last September. In honour of its re-release, I invited Gillian to write about a topic close to my heart. Elizabeth has asked me if […]

Valentine, Jodi McAlister, Earl Grey Editing, books and tea, tea and books

Valentine by Jodi McAlister

Posted on July 31, 2017April 10, 2019 by Elizabeth

Published: January 2017 by Penguin Teen Australia Format reviewed: Paperback, 395 pages Series: Valentine #1 Genres: YA, fantasy Source: Slow Glass Books Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Abbey’s ~ Amazon ~Book Depository ~ Booktopia ~ Dymocks ~ Kobo Strange and terrible things begin to happen to four teenagers — all born on […]

Iron Goddess, Guan Yin, Guanyin, Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, loose-leaf tea, Adore Tea, Loose-leaf Links, Earl Grey Editing

Loose-leaf Links #44

Posted on July 28, 2017July 27, 2017 by Elizabeth

Loose-leaf Links is a feature where I gather together the interesting bits and pieces on sci-fi, fantasy and romance I’ve come across and share them with you over tea. Today’s tea is Iron Goddess Tie Guan Yin from Adore Tea. Being an oolong, it’s a little heavier than green tea, though this one retains a […]

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Ashes by Amanda Pillar

Posted on July 24, 2017August 23, 2018 by Elizabeth

Published: July 2017 Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Series: Venom and Vampires collection, Graced #2.2 Genres: Paranormal romance Source: Author Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available: Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble~ Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Aria Ash shouldn’t exist Born […]

My Current Podcast Playlist

Posted on July 21, 2017July 13, 2017 by Elizabeth

I’m a podcast fiend. I find they’re a great way to keep me entertained while I’m doing housework. Over the last few years, I’ve ended up with quite a few shows to listen to. They fall into three broad categories: Books, Media and Culture This is far and away the biggest category. It includes podcasts […]

Trust, Kylie Scott, Earl Grey Editing, books and tea, tea and books

Trust by Kylie Scott

Posted on July 17, 2017July 13, 2017 by Elizabeth

Published: Self-published in July 2017 Format reviewed: E-book (mobi) Genres: Young adult, contemporary romance Source: NetGalley Reading Challenges: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017 Available:Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Book Depository ~Kobo Disclaimer: I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Being young is all about the […]