“Her stories thrum with undercurrents of anger at the unjust hands these women are continuously dealt.” Annie Zhang reviews Apple and Knife by Intan Paramaditha, a collection of stories which challenge our traditional notions of the heroin and her role.
“Would you join a book club that might challenge you to change your life? This one’s more than wine and laughs.” Jan Allerton reviews A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski, a compelling novel about four women who take a month away from normality.
Ashleigh Meikle reviews The Honourable Thief by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios, a novel combining history and mythology to create a lively adventure.
“This is an authentic work, rich in imagery and colloquialisms; a collection that is a true Australian record.” Beatriz Copello reviews Alan Wearne’s These Things Are True, a witty collection of short narratives and poetry.
Robert Fairhead reviews Bluebottle by Belinda Castles: “Castles has written a beautiful book. Her flowing narrative, well-crafted characters and underlying dark suspense had me hooked until the last page.”
Kristyn M. Levis reviews After I’m Gone by Linda Green, a compelling novel when puts a creative lens on the experience of a woman who suffers from domestic violence.
Kristyn M. Levis reviews Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp, a dark YA novel that grapples with the stigma around mental illness.
Amanda McLeod reviews The Yellow House by Emily O’Grady, winner of the 2018 The Australian/Vogel Literary Prize.
Ashleigh Meikle reviews The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse, a sweeping historical novel set in sixteenth century France.
