Posted on 25 Jul 2023 in Fiction |
Kirsty Jagger’s debut novel is a confronting story about growing up in the worst of circumstances, and how violence and poverty can happen to anyone. Potential readers will need to take into account the author’s note at the front of this...
Posted on 20 Jul 2023 in Fiction |
The latest novel from Karen Brooks brings Restoration London to life, particularly the world of its theatres and playwright Aphra Behn. Papa always said I was unnatural – that I’d too much to say for myself. He said a great many other things...
Posted on 18 Jul 2023 in Non-Fiction |
Two new books explore the issues behind the forthcoming referendum to create a Voice to Parliament for First Nations Australians. Later this year we will be asked to participate in a referendum to alter the Australian Constitution to include the...
Posted on 13 Jul 2023 in Fiction |
James Hynes’ new novel spins a tale from the edge of the Roman Empire. I was initially perplexed by Sparrow, a historical novel that diverges from the usual focus of significant historical personalities and events. In this captivating tale, Hynes...
Posted on 11 Jul 2023 in Non-Fiction |
Jennifer Ackerman provides insights into owl-human relations and what we know about these storied birds. The wise old owl lived in the oak The more he saw the less he spoke, The less he spoke the more he heard, Why can’t we be like that wise old...
Posted on 6 Jul 2023 in Fiction |
Luke Rutledge’s debut novel is both a social comedy and a moving story of coming out. Luke Rutledge has written a delightful comedy of manners set against the backdrop of the 2017 marriage equality plebiscite. It opens at a cracking pace,...