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Department of the Vanishing review: Johanna Bell's lyrical novel is 'monumentally memorable'
Known for her children's picture books, Johanna Bell has stepped boldly into adult fiction with the remarkable Department of the…
The Season for Flying Saucers review: Brendan Colley's UFO story is profound and very human
Brendan Colley's second novel, The Season for Flying Saucers, is full of surprises.
Iluka review: Cassie Stroud's debut gently unravels family trauma
Cassie Stroud’s novel Iluka takes on the heartbreaking slow bleed of generational trauma.
The Endless Sky review: Di Morrissey delivers an endearing outback saga
Prolific Australian author Di Morrissey returns with her 31st novel, cleverly blending adventure, mystery and media-world drama.
The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing
The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.
The Hiding Place review: a wicked satire of modern life
In Kate Mildenhall's crime novel The Hiding Place, being a good person is harder than you think.
Time Rider review: Blink-182's Tom Delonge serves up sci-fi thriller packed with lore
If Twelve Monkeys and The Terminator could merge with the world’s coolest motorbike, the end result might resemble the novel…
The Transformations review: Andrew Pippos crafts a rich and realistic mid-life awakening
In The Transformations, Andrew Pippos deftly explores a journalist's personal metamorphosis.
The Underworld review: Sophie Laguna goes deep
Sophie Laguna's latest novel The Underworld is a deft exploration of identity, fear and mythology.
The Island of Last Things review: Emma Sloley's book is about the last zoo in the world
The Island of Last Things asks what you would be prepared to risk for a better world.
