New Australian Books
Book review: The Mother Must Die, Koraly Dimitriadis
A collection of short stories tracking intergenerational families, motherhood and the migrant experience.
Book review: You don’t have to have a dream, Tim Minchin
Three speeches made by Tim Minchin when he received honorary university degrees are collected and published as a book.
Book review: The Season, Helen Garner
Over a single footy season, Helen Garner explores the travails of the game, as well as offering an overarching look…
Book review: New Australian Fiction 2024, Suzy Garcia (editor)
A provocative anthology that challenges readers with 15 diverse, often unsettling but always compelling stories.
Art books that make great gifts
20 new art books released just in time for the holiday season and festive gifting.
Book review: Mean Streak, Rick Morton
This exhaustive record of the illegal and self-serving behaviour of people in high places is as compelling as it is…
Book review: The Truth about my Daughter, Jo Skinner
An exploration into the power dynamics and emotional upheavals of one family.
Book review: The Belburd, Nardi Simpson
A lyrical, multi-stranded novel about connection to Country.
Book review: Australian Gospel: A Family Saga, Lech Blaine
Two Australian families go to war over their biological/foster offspring.
Book review: Slivers, Shards and Skerricks, Shaun Micallef
An erudite, insightful and witty collection of entertaining bits and pieces.