Fiction

Book review: Translations, Jumaana Abdu
A psychological journey that canvasses the depths of identity and trauma and explores the gaps of language.

Book review: The Burrow, Melanie Cheng
A new pet rabbit becomes the focal point for a grieving family.

Book review: Skysong, C A Wright
A reimagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.

Book review: Juice, Tim Winton
Tim Winton returns with a new novel that marks a departure into cli-fi.

Book review: The Ledge, Christian White
A novel for lovers of challenging mysteries.

Book review: The First Friend, Malcolm Knox
A thriller, a satire and an insight into humankind’s inhumanity.

Book review: In the Margins, Gail Holmes
Inspired by fact, this historical novel focuses on a woman who fights for art against the religious strictures of the…

Book review: Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood
Charlotte Wood's book deserves its spot on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.

Failure and frustration spawn success for Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners
Six books including a debut novel and a debut poetry collection have each received $80,000 in this year’s Prime Minister’s…

Book review: A Sorceress Comes to Call, T Kingfisher
A clever interpretation of a sinister fairy tale that examines the human side of terrifying magic.