Have no idea what books to choose as presents for loved ones or for yourself? Before you reach out for the household names and those that regularly dominate the bestseller (and even prize-winning) lists, maybe consider spreading the love a little and choosing some less well-known titles that deserve recognition. Here are some personally curated Australian books that may have been overlooked in this year’s publication schedules.
Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian.
Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025.
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