New Australian Books
Book review: Growing up in Country Australia, Edited by Rick Morton
There is a magic to these stories that trace the influence of (rural) youth to present lives.
Book review: The Signal Line, Brendan Colley
An award-winning novel that defies easy categorisation.
Book review: Root and Branch, Eda Gunaydin
Twelve essays explore inheritance, family, identity and place through the lens of Turkish-Australian culture.
Book review: The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, Meredith Jaffé
A questioning survey on the contract and compromises of a marriage.
Book review: The Murder Rule, Dervla McTiernan
Another impressive psychological thriller by one of Australia's most talented crime writers.
Book review: Bad Art Mother, Edwina Preston
A split-perspective exploration of societal hostility towards maternal creativity.
Book review: The Burnished Sun, Mirandi Riwoe
Short Stories from the award-winning author that continue her exploration of those overlooked and marginalised.
Book review: A History of Dreams, Jane Rawson
A coven of witches conspire to upset the socio-political status quo in sleepy Adelaide.
Book review: Mistress of Mirth's Comedy Tour, Justine Sless
A worthy exploration into gendered comedy parameters but the delivery falls short of expectations.
Book review: The Novel Project, Graeme Simsion
The bestselling author of the Rosie series injects method into the madness of attempting to write a novel.