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Two panels. On the left is author Emily Maguire, She has long brown hair and is wearing a black top with florals. On the right is the cover of her book, Rapture, which is covered in a elaborate floral design with an eye peering through in the centre.
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Book review: Rapture, Emily Maguire

A story based on the legend of Poe Joan.

Two panels: on the left a woman with medium length dark hair resting her chin on her hand. On the right is a dark book cover with a illustration showing a woman seated on a beach t night seen from behind and looking out to sea.
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Book review: The Mother Must Die, Koraly Dimitriadis

A collection of short stories tracking intergenerational families, motherhood and the migrant experience.

Two panels. On the left is editor Suzy Garcia. She has long brown hair and is smiling, holding her hand to her chin. There are lights behind her. On the right is the cover of the book, 'New Australian Fiction 2024.' It has an orange cover will bits of yellow, green and black shapes.
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Book review: New Australian Fiction 2024, Suzy Garcia (editor)

A provocative anthology that challenges readers with 15 diverse, often unsettling but always compelling stories.

Two panels. One the left is of author Samantha Harvey, who ha long blonede hair. She is seated with her arms crossed wearing a grey top and brown patterned skirt. On the right is the cover of the novel 'Orbital", which shows an illustration of the universe.
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Book review: Orbital, Samatha Harvey

This year's Booker Prize-winner has garnered a lot of praise, but does it actually deserve it?

Two panels. On the left is author Jo Skinner, a blonde woman wearing a blue top with white floral print. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Truth about my daughter'. It is blue with a white illustration of a pram.
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Book review: The Truth about my Daughter, Jo Skinner

An exploration into the power dynamics and emotional upheavals of one family.

Author Michel Houellebecq wearing shades of grey. He is standing with his face away from the camera and holding a cigarette.
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Book review: Annihilation, Michel Houellebecq

A dour look at the state of the contemporary world.

Two panels. The main one is of author Nardi Simpson who has short brown hair and is wearing big orange earrings. Her book, 'The Belburd' is a landscape bathed in shades of blue.
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Book review: The Belburd, Nardi Simpson

A lyrical, multi-stranded novel about connection to Country.

Two panels. On the left is black and white photo of Rosalie Ham, who has short brown hair. On the right is the cover photo of her book 'Molly' that feature a dressmaker's mannequin wearing a pink corset.
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Book review: Molly, Rosalie Ham

A compelling prequel to Rosalie Ham's bestseller 'The Dressmaker'.

Two panels. On the left is author Rochelle Siemienowicz, with brown hair and a black top. On the right is the cover of her book 'Double Happiness", with has a three paper dolls holding hands.
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Book review: Double Happiness, Rochelle Siemienowicz

An excavation into the depths of polyamory.

Two panels. On the left is author Lucy Jane Wood, a blonde woman smiling and wearing a white T shirt and jeans. On the right is a picture of her book, 'Rewitched.' It features an illustration of a young woman as seen from an attic window. She has her back to us and is reading.
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Book review: Rewitched, Lucy Jane Wood

An aesthetically pleasing cosy fantasy about discovering your powers and finding community. 

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