New Australian Books
Book review: Restless Dolly Maunder, Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville’s latest novel considers the life of her maternal grandmother.
Book review: Perfect-ish, Jessica Seaborn
A novel of light and dark tones, this 'anti rom-com' book explores how the grass is always greener elsewhere.
Book review: Immaculate, Anna McGahan
This award-winning novel is a keen exploration of grief, faith and queer longing.
Book review: Roseghetto, Kirsty Jagger
A debut that tracks a life ringed by violence and poverty.
Book review: A Line in the Sand, Red Room Poetry
A sample of 20 years of Australian poetry is showcased in this wide-ranging anthology.
Book review: The Hummingbird Effect, Kate Mildenhall
Four time lines that stretch from the past into the future follow characters as they navigate events beyond their control.
Book review: Inkflower, Suzy Zail
For YA readers and older, this book touches on the story of a Holocaust survivor, interlaced with more current dramas…
Book review: Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life, Anna Funder
Conspicuously missing from male-centric biographies, Eileen O’Shaughnessy is the true Orwellian hero.
Book review: The Year My Family Unravelled, Cynthia Dearborn
How do you go about looking after an ailing aged parent when you are halfway across the world from each…
Book review: A Real Piece of Work, Erin Riley
An insight into the life of a queer trans writer through a series of essays.