Non-Fiction
Decolonising the written word
As an editor, a relatively new part of my brief is to be on the alert for colonial exceptionalism. What…
Book review: Aphrodite's Breath, Susan Johnson
A mother-daughter trip to the birthplace of Aphrodite. What could possibly go wrong?
Book review: I'd Rather Not, Robert Skinner
Amusing tales of a dilettante.
Book review: Personal Score, Ellen van Neerven
Ellen Van Neervan's latest book is a non-fiction about the nexus between sport, culture and identity.
Book review: Vinyl Dreams, Tony Wellington
A book that attempts to capture the tumultuous musical styles of the time, but its approach lacks rigour.
Book review: The Millionaires’ Factory, Joyce Moullakis and Chris Wright
How a niche Australian bank became a global success and a business legend.
The forgotten history of Tasmania’s convict nurseries
Unearthing the tragic fates of hundreds of babies in the early 1800s.
Book review: The Power of Trees, Peter Wohlleben
Ancient forests are waiting for us to let them save us.
Book review: Heartbake, Charlotte Ree
A cookbook with memories the main ingredient.
Book review: The One Thing We've Never Spoken About, Elfy Scott
Complex mental health conditions are explored in this book that melds personal stories with wide-scale investigation.