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Johanna Bell, author of Department of the Vanishing. Image: Supplied.
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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…

Michael Winkler, author of Griefdogg. Photo: Joe Winkler.
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Griefdogg review: Michael Winkler pulls Australian fiction in brave new directions

Michael Winkler's second novel, Griefdogg, follows a father who wants to give it all up and become the family pet.

Brendan Colley. Photo: Sophie Reid.
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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.

Rebel Heart celebrates true stories of love that defied the status quo. Photo: Eugene Hyland / State Library Victoria.
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Rebel Heart review: SLV's new exhibition is a love letter to love letters (and librarians)

From queer bushrangers to fanmail and mixtapes, Rebel Heart asks what we lose when intimacy goes digital.

Maria van Neerven, author of Two Tongues. Photo: Ben van Neerven.
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Two Tongues review: Maria van Neerven's poetry is a celebration of Indigenous women

Two Tongues, Maria van Neerven’s debut poetry collection, whispers, shouts and sings of past, present and future.

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Soft Serve review: George Kemp's cracker debut novel

Kemp's Soft Serve explores the small-town perspectives of people from all walks of life. 

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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 Importance of Being Miserable: cover art and author Eamon Evans. Evans is a fair skinned 30-something man with blonde hair, wearing a dark blue tailored jacket over a black t-shirt, and holding up a blue texta in his left hand.
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The Importance of Being Miserable review: a bracing antidote to happiness culture

Equal parts cultural history and philosophical takedown, The Importance of Being Miserable finds humour, clarity and unexpected hope in life’s…

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The Heir Apparent review: Rebecca Armitage has right royal fun

Hollywood royalty Reese Witherspoon has given her nod of approval to The Heir Apparent, choosing it as the December pick…

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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.

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