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10 underrated books in 2022
A selection of Australian books published in 2022 that deserve a chance when you browse in your favourite bookstore for…
Book review: Her Death Was Also Water, Allen C Jones
This end-of-the-world novel is more than just an adventure story.
15 book reviews of 2022 that garnered 5 stars
ArtsHub's team of reviewers offer their top reads of 2022.
Book review: Time of My Life, Myf Warhurst
A life that pulses with music.
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A specialised bookstore advocates for books written by authors of colour to take up more space on our shelves.
Book review: Safar, Sarah Malik
An illustrated book exploring travel through a series of interviews with Muslim women from diverse backgrounds.
Book review: Bohemian Negligence, Bertie Blackman
A gentle reflection on an unconventional childhood from the daughter of a great Australian artist.
Book review: Murder in Williamstown, Kerry Greenwood
The latest instalment in the Miss Fisher series offers more of the same high jinks from the plucky and ever-stylish…
Book review: Freedom Only Freedom, Behrouz Boochani
The author's own writings are combined with essays from experts on migration, refugee rights, politics and literature.
Book review: A Brief Affair, Alex Miller
A sympathetic account of a highly intelligent woman surviving a mid-life crisis.