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Iluka author Cassie Stroud. Photo: Supplied.

Iluka review: Cassie Stroud's debut gently unravels family trauma

Cassie Stroud’s novel Iluka takes on the heartbreaking slow bleed of generational trauma.

Lisette Drew

Jan 29, 2026

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.

Bridget Ross

Dec 11, 2025

Kate Mildenhall. Photo: Cat Black / Gemma Carr.

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.

Lisette Drew

Nov 19, 2025

Helen Garner. Photo: Darren James / Text.

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Why do we love Helen Garner so much?

From Monkey Grip to How to End a Story, Helen Garner has been writing with clear-eyed precision for the better…

Rochelle Siemienowicz

Nov 6, 2025

Features

Best new fiction books October 2025

Your guide to the best new fiction published in October 2025.

Thuy On

Sep 24, 2025

A woman reading surrounded by a library. Best new fiction in Australia, September 2025.

Features

Best new fiction books September 2025

Your guide to the best new fiction published in September 2025.

Thuy On

Aug 21, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

Book review: The Burrow, Melanie Cheng

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

Thuy On

Oct 1, 2024

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