Fiction
Book review: The Torrent, Dinuka McKenzie
A stunning crime debut worthy of local and overseas accolades.
Book review: Son of Sin, Omar Sakr
The poet's debut novel ranges over the big issues of sex, family, religion and self-identity.
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature showcase excellence
This year's prize winners are a diverse group and many of the top prizes go to women.
Book review: Loveland, Robert Lukins
A braided, cross-generation narrative about trauma and freedom.
Book review: The Language of Food, Annabel Abbs
Historical fiction about class and gender but with a foodie twist.
Memoir about racism and resilience wins $100,000 literary prize
Australia’s richest literary prize has been won by Gunai/Kurnai writer Veronica Gorrie for her memoir about serving in the police…
Book review: The Furies, Mandy Beaumont
A brutal feminist reckoning marks this debut novel.
Shortlist for the 2022 Indie Book Awards
Favourite Australian books as nominated by independent booksellers themselves.
Writing awards, competitions and opportunities for 2022
It’s time to fill your calendar with these literary prizes, fellowships and opportunities.
Book review: The Way It Is Now, Garry Disher
A mystery fiction that's more a whydunnit than a whodunnit.