Fiction
Book review: Only a Monster, Vanessa Len
A thrilling YA urban fantasy twist on the age-old monster versus hero conflict.
Book review: Hovering, Rhett Davis
A transformative tale of overlapping realities and temporal strangeness set in south-eastern Australia.
Book review: Orphan Rock, Dominique Wilson
A novel that weaves the major events of the times into the life stories of its characters
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.