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Author Samantha Harvey holding up her book 'Orbital'. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a black top. On the background is the Booker Prize 2024 signage.
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Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024

A surprise winner in this year's award is out of this world.

Two panels. On the left is black and white photo of Rosalie Ham, who has short brown hair. On the right is the cover photo of her book 'Molly' that feature a dressmaker's mannequin wearing a pink corset.
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Book review: Molly, Rosalie Ham

A compelling prequel to Rosalie Ham's bestseller 'The Dressmaker'.

Two panels. On the left is author Rochelle Siemienowicz, with brown hair and a black top. On the right is the cover of her book 'Double Happiness", with has a three paper dolls holding hands.
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Book review: Double Happiness, Rochelle Siemienowicz

An excavation into the depths of polyamory.

Two panels. On the left is author Lucy Jane Wood, a blonde woman smiling and wearing a white T shirt and jeans. On the right is a picture of her book, 'Rewitched.' It features an illustration of a young woman as seen from an attic window. She has her back to us and is reading.
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Book review: Rewitched, Lucy Jane Wood

An aesthetically pleasing cosy fantasy about discovering your powers and finding community. 

Edenglassie. Picture on left is a headshot of a smiling middle aged woman with short grey hair brushed back. On the right is an orange book cover decorated by vintage rifles and spears.
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Another glittering award for Melissa Lucashenko, as she takes out the ARA Historical Prize

The much feted writer adds a couple more trophies to her cabinet for her acclaimed 2024 novel.

Two panels. On the left is author Zoë  Foster Blake, wearing a tan long sleeve top. She has short dark hair. On the right is the cover of her book, in white handwriting against a clash of different colours and design.
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Book review: Things Will Calm Down Soon, Zoë Foster Blake

The pitfalls and rewards of juggling business and a personal life: a guide in fictional form.

Two panels. On left is Sally Rooney, who has shoulder-length brown hair, a grey top and black trousers. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Intermezzo' in shades of blue and black. A small figure of a man is seen between the larger, up-close legs of another figure. There is a chess piece on the right hand corner.
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Book review: Intermezzo, Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney's latest novel more than lives up to expectations.

Two panels. On the left is a portrait of a young man with brown wavy hair and a blue shirt, Robbie Arnott. On the left is the cover of his book, 'Dusk", There's a picture of a landscape.
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Book review: Dusk, Robbie Arnott

Robbie Arnott's fourth book tracks predator and prey in the Tasmanian highlands.

Two panels. On the left is a smiling woman, Jumaana Abdu, wearing a taupe and white hijab. On the right is the cover of her novel, Translations, which features a woman also wearing a head veil. Her face is overlaid with some intricate patterns.
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Book review: Translations, Jumaana Abdu

A psychological journey that canvasses the depths of identity and trauma and explores the gaps of language.

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Book review: The Burrow, Melanie Cheng

A new pet rabbit becomes the focal point for a grieving family.

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