Non-Fiction
Book review: Cat Lady Manifesto, Anna Go-Go
A jaunt through the history of that most maligned trope, 'the (crazy) cat lady', and a reclamation of its power.
Book review: The Moment of the Essay, Daniel Juckes
Some interesting analysis of Australian essayists, but greater breadth and depth would have been welcome.
Book review: Australia in 100 Words, Amanda Laugesen
The chief editor of the Australian National Dictionary explores the world of Australian English – and, in doing so, our…
Book review: Afro-Centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction, Eugen Bacon (editor)
Essays on Black speculative fiction speaks to evolving discourses about identity.
Book review: The Position of Spoons, Deborah Levy
The celebrated novelist and playwright reveals and honours some of her greatest influences.
Book review: Black Convicts, Santilla Chingaipe
Australia's trade in hidden slavery exposed.
Book review: Saltwater Cure: True stories of the transformative power of the ocean, Ali Gripper
A collection of stories about the healing power of the ocean.
Book review: ngargee: Coming Together to Celebrate Southeast Australian Aboriginal Art, Frances Edmonds, Sabra Thorner, Maree Clarke (editors)
The diverse artworks featured in this book celebrate contemporary Indigenous artists.
Book review: You don’t have to have a dream, Tim Minchin
Three speeches made by Tim Minchin when he received honorary university degrees are collected and published as a book.
Book review: The Season, Helen Garner
Over a single footy season, Helen Garner explores the travails of the game, as well as offering an overarching look…