New Australian Books
Writing doesn’t deliver a living wage says new Australia Council report
An Australian author’s average income is just $18,200 a year according to a new Australia Council survey.
Book review: Best Australian Science Writing 2022, edited by Ivy Shih
A rewarding collection for those who like to be informed on the latest science matters.
Book review: Safar, Sarah Malik
An illustrated book exploring travel through a series of interviews with Muslim women from diverse backgrounds.
Book review: Bohemian Negligence, Bertie Blackman
A gentle reflection on an unconventional childhood from the daughter of a great Australian artist.
Book review: Wildlife in the Balance, Simon Mustoe
This clear-eyed book explores how all creatures, great and small, are essential to our collective futures.
Book review: Strike the Zither, Joan He
A feminist reworking of a classic Chinese story about found family, rivals and identity.
Book review: Murder in Williamstown, Kerry Greenwood
The latest instalment in the Miss Fisher series offers more of the same high jinks from the plucky and ever-stylish…
Book review: Limberlost, Robbie Arnott
The award-winning writer is in fine form as he tackles the big themes of death, love and hope.
Book review: Freedom Only Freedom, Behrouz Boochani
The author's own writings are combined with essays from experts on migration, refugee rights, politics and literature.
Book review: How Many More Women?, Jennifer Robinson and Keina Yoshida
An examination of the sexual violence against women and the legal system that inhibits and denies justice.