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What's hot in the media - 11 August 2008

Anita Heiss' new book scored a number of mentions in the media this week.

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Published 11 August, 2008

Anita Heiss' new book scored a number of mentions in the media this week. Avoiding Mr Right is the second book about characters Peta, Alice, Liza and Dannie--four 30-something women from Sydney's glitzy eastern beaches. It's probably safe to say there'll be some sex in the city.

Most mentioned in the media this week:

1 Blood and Tinsel by Jim Sharman

2 Gallipoli Sniper: The Life of Billy Sing by John Hamilton

3 Good Thief''s Guide to Amsterdam, The by Chris Ewan

4 In the Footsteps of Private Lynch by Will Davies

5 Life in Seven Mistakes by Susan Johnson

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