Fiction
Book review: Rewitched, Lucy Jane Wood
An aesthetically pleasing cosy fantasy about discovering your powers and finding community.Â
Another glittering award for Melissa Lucashenko, as she takes out the ARA Historical Prize
The much feted writer adds a couple more trophies to her cabinet for her acclaimed 2024 novel.
Book review: Things Will Calm Down Soon, Zoë Foster Blake
The pitfalls and rewards of juggling business and a personal life: a guide in fictional form.
Book review: Intermezzo, Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney's latest novel more than lives up to expectations.
Book review: Dusk, Robbie Arnott
Robbie Arnott's fourth book tracks predator and prey in the Tasmanian highlands.
Book review: Translations, Jumaana Abdu
A psychological journey that canvasses the depths of identity and trauma and explores the gaps of language.
Book review: The Burrow, Melanie Cheng
A new pet rabbit becomes the focal point for a grieving family.
Book review: Skysong, C A Wright
A reimagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.
Book review: Juice, Tim Winton
Tim Winton returns with a new novel that marks a departure into cli-fi.
Book review: The Ledge, Christian White
A novel for lovers of challenging mysteries.