Book Reviews
Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi
A refreshing and engaging story of a woman rediscovering herself after the death of her domineering husband.
Bear by Julia Phillips
In this fable-like novel, two sisters struggle to break free of their circumstances – but it doesn't quite deliver on its promising premise.
Brothers and Ghosts by Khuê Phạm
A generation-spanning family saga that explores the far-reaching impacts of war and colonisation on identity, place and relationships.
Big Time by Jordan Prosser
Cinematic in scope, boldly imaginative in delivery, and worryingly close to the bone in its ‘speculative’ aspects, we couldn’t put this one down.
Hearts & Bones: Love Songs for Late Youth by Niamh Mulvey
In this debut collection, Mulvey explores the fraught relationships, loves and milestones that define a life.
How to Knit a Human by Anna Jacobson
In her debut memoir, Anna Jacobson invites readers on a journey through the fractured landscape of her memory and selfhood.
My Husband by Maud Ventura
My Husband is a trip into the darkest depths of one woman’s mind, exploring the lengths she will go to be loved.
The Rewilding by Donna M Cameron
This fast-paced eco thriller dives into grief, loss and hope in a changing world, perfect for fans of Sharlene Allsopp and Eleanor Catton.
It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over by Anne de Marcken
Is this Elaine’s best book of the year? With zombies, post-apocalyptic themes and philosophical musings, it draws us into a world where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary.
Ordinary Human Love by Melissa Goode
Ordinary Human Love is a book for those who love quiet novels, with a suble interrogation of grief, regret and finding purpose.
Hera by Jennifer Saint
Saint humanises the Queen of Olympus in a story brimming with justice, loss, feminine strength and suffering.
The Murder After the Night Before by Katy Brent
Molly Monroe wakes up with the worst hangover of her life. When she discovers a racy video of her has gone viral and her best friend is dead, things take a wild turn.
We All Lived In Bondi Then by Georgia Blain
An evocative and heart-rending collection of previously unpublished short stories from Georgia Blain.
Go Lightly by Brydie Lee-Kennedy
A charming debut that captures the messiness of being in your twenties, and the importance of familial and platonic love.
Politica by Yumna Kassab
Kassab beautifully carves out space for humanity, tenderness and promises amidst a world veering between idealism and armed struggle.
This Fresh Hell ed. by Katya de Becerra and Narelle M. Harris
This thrillingly subversive anthology of horror short stories will be a delightful pick for many genre fans.
Bellies by Nicola Dinan
An effervescent debut about queer love, being seen and how we see others.
Appreciation by Liam Pieper
This witty novel exposes the underbelly of the art world and a complex portrait of queer identity.
The Great Undoing by Sharlene Allsopp
In this speculative fiction debut, truth, lies and history collide.
Ghost Poetry by Robbie Coburn
In this poetry collection, Coburn navigates the intricate dance between the light and shadow of selfhood.