WWW Wednesday – 2 September 2026

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Five Voices by Tamara Moss (ebook)

I’ve just started reading the cool Australian young adult murder mystery Five Voices by Tamara Moss. Featuring an intriguing narrative about a group of podcasters caught up in the murder of one of their own, Five Voices is proving to be a compelling novel and I’m curious to see where its mystery goes.

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The Infinite State by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

I was in the mood for a unique audiobook this week, so I decided to listen to The Infinite State by Richard Swan. A captivating science fiction novel that sees several protagonists attempt to survive the tyrannies of a fascist space empire, including by buying their own planet, The Infinite State already has me hooked and I’m very curious to see where it goes.

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What did you recently finish reading?

The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher (Trade Paperback)

I had a very successful week of reading, which started when I finished off the intriguing Australian urban fantasy novel The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher. Set in rural New South Wales, The Doubles follows a human agent of angelic powers as she attempts to discover a sinister magical trespasser killing children. An excellent debut, this was a great read I’m really glad I got the chance to check out.

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Warhammer 40,000: The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

I also finished off the incredible new Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath.  The fantastic sequel to one of my favourite Warhammer 40,000 novelsThe Infinite and the DivineThe Wicked and the Warped follows two immortal rivals as they embark on another chaotic expedition.  This ended up being an exceptional audiobook, and one of my favourite Warhammer books of 2026.

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Web of Spies by Tim Ayliffe (Trade Paperback)

A cool young adult Australian spy thriller from one of my favourite Australian authors. I was very curious to see Ayliffe’s first foray into young adult fiction, and this was a great read for younger teens.

 

The Killing Rules by Bree Despain (ebook)

I was on a real young adult kick this week as I also powered through the wonderful and exciting novel, The Killing Rules by Bree Despain.  A very entertaining horror/thriller hybrid that follows a murderous cheerleader who goes after terrible men, The Killing Rules was an outstanding read that I had a ton of fun with.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman 

I’ve got a few things on my shelf to check out at the moment, but I think I might take the opportunity to read The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman next. A prequel to Buehlman’s impressive novel The Blacktongue Thief, The Daughter’s War sounds like an incredible and dark war novel and I’m very keen to finally read it, especially with the third book in the series coming out very soon.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 26 August 2026

WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher (Trade Paperback)

This week I started reading the intriguing Australian urban fantasy novel The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher. Set in rural New South Wales, The Doubles follows a human agent of angelic powers as she attempts to discover a sinister magical trespasser killing children. I haven’t made a ton of progress on The Doubles yet, but it’s got a strong introduction and I’m already intrigued by its underlying mystery.

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Warhammer 40,000: The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath (Audiobook)

I’m still enjoying the incredible new Warhammer 40,000 novel, The Wicked and the Warped by Robert Rath.  The fantastic sequel to one of my favourite Warhammer 40,000 novelsThe Infinite and the DivineThe Wicked and the Warped follows two immortal rivals as they embark on another chaotic expeditions into one of the most dangerous places in this grimdark universe.  I’ve nearly finished The Wicked and the Warped and it is proving to be a hilarious and highly addictive novel with a great plot behind it.

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What did you recently finish reading?

Choppy Water by Jack Heath (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish of my early copy of Jack Heath’s Choppy Water this week. A compelling thriller that sees a fugitive cop attempt to investigate a murder aboard a quarantined cruise ship, Choppy Water is a very distinctive and exciting novel with an interesting take on the locked-room mystery.

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The Reckoning by Vikki Petraitis (ebook)

I also finished off the latest Vikki Petraitis novel, The Reckoning, soon.  A continuation of her series that dives into gender violence in small town Australia, The Reckoning was another exciting and confronting novel that proved to be an excellent read.

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The Wreck by Riley James (Trade Paperback)

Finally, I also finished the new Riley James book The Wreck. A unique thriller novel featuring secrets and lies on a deserted island; The Wreck has a very intriguing plot behind it, which comes highly recommended.

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What do you think you’ll read next?

Five Voices by Tamara Moss (ebook)

I’ve got a few books on my to-read list at the moment, but the next thing I will probably dive into is the cool Australian young adult murder mystery Five Voices by Tamara Moss. Featuring an intriguing narrative about a group of podcasters caught up in the murder of one of their own, Five Voices sounds extremely awesome and I can’t wait to check it out.

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That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

Book Haul – 6 July 2026

I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive some incredible and amazing new novels from publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year.  I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer

The first book I want to feature in this Book Haul post is the upcoming release from Jeffrey Archer, Adam & Eve. The final book written by Archer, Adam & Eve is a compelling, standalone historical epic which sees two lovers divided by class dragged into the chaos surrounding World War II and the German invasion of England.  Sure to be an excellent and captivating novel, Adam & Eve is high on my to-read list, and I am deeply intrigued to read Archer’s final book.

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The Wreck by Riley James

Next on this list is the excellent upcoming Australian crime fiction release, The Wreck by Riley James.  The second novel from James after her 2024 debut, The Chilling, The Wreck will see a group of UFO chasers trapped on a deserted island, with a dangerous presence stalking them from the shadows. I am very curious to read this second book from James, and I look forward to diving into The Wreck later this year.

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Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern

One of the more intriguing novels I recently received was Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern. A compelling Australian crime fiction read with some interesting time travel elements to it, Every Time She Wakes has a lot of potential, and I’m actually hoping to read it next.

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The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher

Another particularly interesting Australian novel I recently received was the cool fantasy read, The Doubles by Jacob K. Gallagher. A unique urban fantasy novel with some local Australian flair, The Doubles sounds like a great book and it’s one I’m looking forward to reading.

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The Death Row Club by V. A. Vazquez

Next up we have the very entertaining and ultra-intense debut from V. A. Vazquez, The Death Row Club. A murder mystery thriller set at a gathering of the adult children of notorious serial killers, The Death Row Club sounds extremely awesome and I’m hoping to read it soon.

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The Burn by Jessica Mansour-Nahra

A compelling and drama laden novel, set amid a climate of intense bushfires hitting Australia.

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Devil Mountain by Inessa Jackson

An intense and impressive sounding Australian crime fiction novel, where an investigator must uncover dark and potentially occult secrets in a small Australian country town.

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Just Like The Night by Michael Caleb Tasker

Another great sounding Australian read, featuring a con-woman mother who attempts to save her daughter from the dangerous criminal element she has become entangled with.

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Island X by Marissa Yarrow

The final awesome book I recently received was Island X by Marissa Yarrow. A fantastic and creepy horror novel, where influencers at an exclusive music festival are being hostage by mysterious events and the dark whims of their social media accounts. I am very intrigued by Island X, and it sounds like it could be a weird, yet very fun, novel to check out.

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Well, that’s the end of this latest Book Haul post.  As you can see I have quite a bit of reading to do at the moment thanks to all these awesome books that have come in.  Let me know which of the above you are most interested in and make sure to check back in a few weeks to see my reviews of them.