New Australian Books
Book review: Love, Dad, Laurie Steed
Parenting and a career in the arts push on writer Laurie Steed in this punchy memoir.
Book review: Big Meg, Tim Flannery and Emma Flannery
A fascinating insight into the detective work of shark fossils.
Book review: Prudish Nation, Paul Dalgarno
Over 30 authors offer their perspectives on "unconventional" relationships.
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…