This diverse poetry collection by established poet Esther Ottaway does not shy away from exposing society’s stereotypes. Ottaway skilfully weaves lyricism and imagery into complex issues, health conditions and experiences, so each poem forms part of a much needed story.

Scrutinising sexuality, marriage and relationships, Anna Kate Blair’s debut novel is the very portrait of our disenchanted, modern world.

Laura Jean McKay’s latest short story collection combines heart-breaking revelations and inverted realities to strip bare the undeniable truths of very real issues.

This epic historical novel explores the stories of two women, their lives entwined through the tumultuous events of World War II and the Korean War.

Romantic Comedy is both a love letter to the genre, and a tongue-in-cheek exploration of some of the stereotypical tropes that define it.

Vidya Madabushi’s incredible debut grapples with familial separation, mental health, and navigating the unknown. It gives a voice to the experiences of international students, not shying away from exposing the hardships and challenges they face daily.

Ghosts, murder, love affairs with vampires: things to get you in the mood for spooky season.

Laura Elizabeth Woollett’s fourth novel is a blunt exposé on girlhood, stripping bare self-worth and beauty to encourage us to question it’s value, as our narrator comes to realise it will only get her so far.

Jessica Zhan Mei Yu’s debut novel explores belonging in a new, enthralling world and delves deeply into the complexities of girlhood.

Hailed as the ‘female American Psycho’, this novel that will delight fans of the genre while adding a fresh twist to an old narrative.

Award-winning poet Susie Anderson’s collection of poems is a deeply evocative experience capturing marginalisation, connection and love.

Madison Griffith’s nonfiction debut is an ode to complexity, in a searing analysis of abortion and everything it intertwines with.

From Bengali to Chinese, Korean to Russian, here are some fantastic reads for Women In Translation Month.

In this engaging, experimental collection, Deo interrogates the effect that ecological collapse has on the self, language and civilisation.

Jones’ debut historical novel is gripping and harrowing story of love and war in New Guinea.

The third novel from Aussie literary fave Kate Mildenhall takes us on an epic journey across time through the lives of four different women.

Alongside fresh new literary voices, and epic tales from old favourites, there’s still a lot to look forward to in 2023.

Taylor-Johnson’s sixth collection explores climate change and the environment, the domestic sphere, the political injustices of the Trump era, chronic illness and the body.

A modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma sees our titular heroine experiencing life, love and dating in Manhattan.

This ‘memoir in essays’ explores how we create our identities and how we can transcend them.