New Australian Books
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.
Stella Prize 2026 longlist celebrates the power of memory, truth and creative fiction
Twelve works are in the running for the Stella Prize, Australia's major literary award for women and non-binary writers.
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.
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.
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 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…
In 2026, can we please have fewer books published in Australia?
Publisher and all-round book lover Terri-ann White thinks too many books are published and rails against the cult of the…
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.
The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing
The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.
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.