New Australian Books
Book review: The Wartime Book Club, Kate Thompson
The new historical fiction from this bestselling author is rewarding, but uneven.
Book review: The Star on the Grave, Linda Margolin Royal
A novel inspired by the 'Japanese Schindler' and the author's personal ties to his wartime actions.
Book review: Television, Kate Middleton
An ode to the ways in which television nurtures our self-understanding.
Book review: The Next Big Thing, James Colley
Easy beach read romcom is quintessentially Australian in flavour.
Book review: Greater City Shadows, Laurie Steed
This collection of short stories is an intimate and evocative appraisal of relationships.
Book review: gawimarra gathering, Jeanine Leane
Jeanine Leane's latest poetry collection reflects deeply on Country, culture and kinship.
Book review: Edenglassie, Melissa Lucashenko
This epic book traces the lives of two characters over two different timelines.
Book review: The Lucky Ones, Melinda Ham
Six Australian immigration stories across time and place.
Book review: Women & Children, Tony Birch
Tony Birch's latest novel canvasses violence, race and religion.
Book review: Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge, Lizzie Pook
An intriguing though somewhat far-fetched historical fiction.