Book Reviews
On The Sunday, She Created God by Gerii Pleitez
This raw and gritty debut novella packs a punch.
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
A wildly erotic, bitingly witty and outlandish novel of many appetites.
Fetal Position by Holly Melgard
This experimental poetry collection brings labour, in all its iterations, to the forefront.
Portrait of a Woman Walking Home by Anne Casey
Take a tour through the state of womanhood in this powerful and compelling poetry collection by Irish author Anne Casey.
In Moonland by Miles Allinson
From contemporary Melbourne to 1970s India, Allinson’s long-awaited second novel explores fatherhood, masculinity and mortality.
Everything, All At Once: Fiction and poetry from 30 of Australia’s best writers under 30
A vivid and engaging collection of new writing from the next generation of Australian writers.
Last Letter to a Reader by Gerald Murnane
This essay collection is a serious and singular reflection on writing by one of Australia’s finest writers.
Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket by Hilma Wolitzer
Wolitzer's short stories explore the course of an ordinary marriage with wit, candor and grace.
Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados
Two friends spend an introxicating summer in New York City, where both nothing - and everything - happens.
The Hush by Sara Foster
Strap in for a fast-paced, feminist thriller from Australian favourite Sara Foster.
Reflected Fractures by Ren Kato
Kato’s debut poetry collection explores romance, alienation and technology in our modern digital age.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
This tale of homecoming, marriage, obligation and love draws a nuanced picture of racial differences.
handiwork by Sara Baume
Quiet and contemplative, this nonfiction debut on art, life and creativity is just right for a world in standstill.
Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor
Are we all filthy animals deep down? Taylor explores violence and vulnerability in these intimate, unsentimental short stories.
Assembly by Natasha Brown
In this debut novella, Brown explores the pressures and prejudice faced by a black British woman as she contemplates the meaning of ‘success.’
Brisbane Is Lit: A Review of Urinal Mag and Beck Poems
Two of the latest literary offerings to come out of Queensland’s capital.
Consent by Annabel Lyon
A surprising and dark domestic drama that asks more questions than it answers.
The Shut Ins by Katherine Brabon
Brabon’s mesmerising second novel explores isolation, solitude and a search for inner meaning in Japan.
All Summer Long by Amelia Joy
This steamy YA novella takes us on a joyride of youth, lust and lost love.
People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami
A flash fiction collection that delights with neighbourhood drama, gossip, humour, mythology and magical realism.