Book Reviews
End of Year Wrap Up: 8 Books You May Have Missed in 2021
Our reviewers Elaine and Fruzsi pick out some overlooked gems of 2021.
Spooky Season: Books That Go Bump in the Night
These chilling books will be sure to put a tingle down your spine this spooky season.
We Begin in Fantasy: 8 Books to Encourage Your Wildest Dreams
Some literary inspiration for your submissions to Issue 3: Fantasize!
8 Under-The-Radar Reads for Women in Translation Month
Discover eight fantastic reads for Women In Translation month.
Books to Read this NAIDOC Week 2021: Heal Country
Celebrate First Nations culture and develop a deeper understanding of healing Country this NAIDOC Week.
More Poetry Collections We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021
If your poetry TBR pile is starting to look a little thin, never fear - we’ve got you covered with some of the best new Australian releases.
Ain’t No (M)Other: 8 Books That Explore the Nuances of Motherhood
These eight books dive deep into the complexities and nuances of motherhood.
Poetry Collections We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021
It’s looking like a bonzer year for poetry collections (but then when is it ever not)! Here are some amazing poetry releases we can’t wait to read in 2021.
Queer Classics For Every Bookshelf (and a few modern ones too)
Whether coming out or coming of age, these classics of queer lit offer readers a chance to see themselves in their pages.
Hot and Heavy: Books to Get You in the Mood
The big V Day is upon us, but it’s always a great time to get comfortable with a steamy book or two. Here’s some raunchy recommendations to get you in the mood.
Aussie Fiction Releases We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021
These are some of the new Australian fiction releases that have us excited for 2021.
This Is America
These writers take on the complexities and violences of contemporary race relations in the US. From acts of everyday racism to inequalities within the justice system, they explore what it means to inhabit a Black body in today’s America.
Always Will Be
Political, personal, and powerful, these fiery works by First Nations writers, poets, and critics pack a punch. They take on the flawed narrative of colonial Australia while celebrating Aboriginal culture and resilience.
In Cold Blood
It seems like our hunger for true crime is never sated. These books probe the darker side of human nature and uncover searing truths about the societies we’re living in.
Take Me To Church
Sex and the spiritual are often intertwined in books that explore religion and our relationship with the church. Take a pew as these writers wrestle with questions of sacrilege, servitude, and the sublime.
Twisted Tales
We never seem to lose our fascination for fairytales. Here are some weird and wonderful adaptations that take familiar stories down unfamiliar paths…