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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. 

Jemimah Brewster

Oct 30, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a portrait of a young man with brown wavy hair and a blue shirt, Robbie Arnott. On the left is the cover of his book, 'Dusk", There's a picture of a landscape.
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Book review: Dusk, Robbie Arnott

Robbie Arnott's fourth book tracks predator and prey in the Tasmanian highlands.

Thuy On

Oct 6, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of author C A Wright, who has long dark hair. She is wearing a sleeveless white top. On the right is her book, with 'Skysong' written vertically in the centre and surrounded by flowers, birds and birdcages.
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Book review: Skysong, C A Wright

A reimagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.

Ashleigh Meikle

Oct 1, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of a woman with shoulder length hair and a pale scarf looking into the distance. On the right is the cover of a book with "The Burrow" in red font on the top and a small rabbit on the bottom.
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Book review: The Burrow, Melanie Cheng

A new pet rabbit becomes the focal point for a grieving family.

Thuy On

Oct 1, 2024
Two panels. On left is author T Kingfisher, with dark hair and wearing black jacket. On the right is the cover of her book, 'A Sorceress Comes to Call'. Against a black background, there is a golden lock and elaborate patterns.
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Book review: A Sorceress Comes to Call, T Kingfisher

A clever interpretation of a sinister fairy tale that examines the human side of terrifying magic. 

Jemimah Brewster

Sep 12, 2024
Two panels: Left is author Katerina Gibson who ha short dark hair. She is wearing a singlet and standing in front of a pale painting that has an image of a skull and a close up eye. The right panel is the cover of her book, with 'The Temperature' broken up against a swirly, multi-coloured background and a shadow of a person.
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Book review: The Temperature, Katerina Gibson

Six characters whose lives intersect in a novel that takes the pulse of the times.

Nina Culley

Sep 4, 2024
Two panels. On left is author Ella Baxter. She is seated, with long brown hair. She's all in black. On the right is the cover of her book. 'Woo Woo' is in yellow font. It's overlaying images of fruit.
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Book review: Woo Woo, Ella Baxter

An unsettling book about art and creativity ... and being stalked.

Laura Pettenuzzo

Sep 3, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a photo of author Stephen Downes, a man with salt and pepper hair, a white shirt, and dark jumper. On the right is the cover of this book, with 'Murals' in black font against a background of cherubs painted on the walls and ceilings.
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Book review: Mural, Stephen Downes

A charming psychopath beguiles with his anecdotes.

Erich Mayer

Sep 1, 2024
Two panels. On left is a profile photo of a woman with wavy hair tied up. She has a khaki shirt on. On right is book cover with "The Mire" in yellow overlaying image of a bird flying over a swamp.
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Book review: The Mires, Tina Makereti

Set in the near future, the novel tracks a small community through explorations of place, ideology and ecology.

Tiffany Barton

Jul 16, 2024
Two panels. On the left, a woman with curly brown hair is standing against a colourful wall. On the right is the cover of a book. The image is of a face set among golden honeycomb. The words "Alice Robinson" and "If you Go" are broken up.
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Book review: If You Go, Alice Robinson

The relationships between mothers and children are explored in a futuristic setting.

Ella Pilson

Jul 16, 2024
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