ALEXANDRA ALMOND Thoroughly Disenchanted. Reviewed by Amelia Dudley
Alexandra Almond’s cosy fantasy demonstrates why you really should be careful what you wish for. In Australian author Alexandra Almond’s debut fantasy novel, lovers Genevieve and Oliver spent a weekend in an enchanting old house – that may or may not be haunted...
ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY Shroud. Reviewed by Robert Goodman
Adrian Tchaikovsky imagines a planet inhabited by intelligent life yet toxic to the humans who urgently need to understand it. Hot on the heels of the third book in his incredible Tyrant Philosophers fantasy series, prolific and multi-award-winning British science...
SUN JUNG My Name is Gucci. Reviewed by Michael Jongen
Gucci the Dalmatian narrates this novel of lives entwined from South Korea to Sydney over multiple lifetimes. I did not expect that a novel narrated by a dog would move and astound me so much. I was not prepared for the richness of My Name is Gucci by Sun Jung. I...
LECH BLAINE Australian Gospel: A family saga. Reviewed by Mary Garden
Lech Blaine’s memoir recounts the ongoing harassment his family suffered from the parents of his foster siblings. Australian Gospel: A family saga by Lech Blaine is the story of two families whose lives intersect in an extraordinary way. Blaine emphasises that...
MARK RAY Cricket: A portrait of the game. Reviewed by Bernard Whimpress
Mark Ray’s third book of cricket photography captures in black and white the majesty of the game in its quieter moments. Top-level cricket in the modern era is all about crash, dash, flash and colour, all delivered at a fast pace. Twenty20 sets the tone with thrilling...
2025 Last Days of Summer Giveaway #3
This is the third and final of this series of summer giveaways. So get cracking and don’t miss out on a chance to win! To go into the draw to win all four of these titles, simply email editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au with ‘Summer 3′ in the subject line and...
2025 Last Days of Summer Giveaway #2
Yes! A second chance to win a great bundle of books in our big Last Days of Summer Giveaway! To go into the draw to win all four of these titles, simply email editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au with ‘Summer 2′ in the subject line and your name and address in the body...
2025 Last Days of Summer Giveaway #1
Suddenly we’re halfway through February and summer’s nearly over. But it’s not too late for a big summer book giveaway. To go into the draw to win all four of these titles, simply email editors@newtownreviewofbooks.com.au with ‘Summer 1′ in the...
ASHLEY KALAGIAN BLUNT Cold Truth. Reviewed by Karen Chisholm
Set amid the ferocious cold of a Canadian winter, Ashley Kalagian Blunt’s new novel continues her exploration of the threats of life online. In her debut novel, Dark Mode, Kalagian Blunt dug deep into the murky world of stalking and the personal toll of...
INGA SIMPSON The Thinning Reviewed by Ann Skea
The new novel from the author of Understory explores what happens when mining dramatically changes life on Earth. We haven’t always lived on amber alert, ready to run. When Dianella was the photographer in residence and Dad the head astronomer, we used to have a...
CATHERINE JINKS Panic. Reviewed by Karen Chisholm
In her new novel, Panic, Catherine Jinks provides a timely take on online mobs, conspiracy theorists, and sovereign citizens. Bronte is a young woman who, along with most of her generation, records pretty much everything about her life online. One drunken rant,...
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