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The First Friend. Malcolm Knox. Left panel is a Caucasian bald-headed man in glasses smiling at the camera. The right panel shows a Russian bear in a green jacket with hands coming down to cover its eyes and the words The First Friend at the bottom of the cover.
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Book review: The First Friend, Malcolm Knox

A thriller, a satire and an insight into humankind’s inhumanity.

Two panels. On the left is photo of author Gail Holmes. She is blonde and wearing a short sleeve green top. On the right is the cover of a her book, 'In the Margins.' It is covered with elaborate artwork featuring flowers and a birds, with a woman carrying a book at its centre.
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Book review: In the Margins, Gail Holmes

Inspired by fact, this historical novel focuses on a woman who fights for art against the religious strictures of the…

Two panels. On the left is a photo of author Charlotte Wood. She has short white hair and is wearing an orange top. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Stone Yard Devotional'. A sparse, treeless landscape with billowing clouds and a collection of stones. There is a lone person walking in the distance.
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Book review: Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood

Charlotte Wood's book deserves its spot on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.

Two panels. On left is author T Kingfisher, with dark hair and wearing black jacket. On the right is the cover of her book, 'A Sorceress Comes to Call'. Against a black background, there is a golden lock and elaborate patterns.
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Book review: A Sorceress Comes to Call, T Kingfisher

A clever interpretation of a sinister fairy tale that examines the human side of terrifying magic. 

Two panels. On left is author Barbara Minchinton, a woman with hair scraped back, wearing glasses and smiling. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Madame Brussels', with the title in yellow font and a black and white photo of a woman in 19th century dress.
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Book review: Madame Brussels, Barbara Minchinton

A biographical insight into one of early Melbourne's most successful businesswomen.

Two panels: Left is author Katerina Gibson who ha short dark hair. She is wearing a singlet and standing in front of a pale painting that has an image of a skull and a close up eye. The right panel is the cover of her book, with 'The Temperature' broken up against a swirly, multi-coloured background and a shadow of a person.
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Book review: The Temperature, Katerina Gibson

Six characters whose lives intersect in a novel that takes the pulse of the times.

Two panels. On left is author Ella Baxter. She is seated, with long brown hair. She's all in black. On the right is the cover of her book. 'Woo Woo' is in yellow font. It's overlaying images of fruit.
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Book review: Woo Woo, Ella Baxter

An unsettling book about art and creativity ... and being stalked.

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of author Andrew Stafford, who has short, fair hair. On the right is the cover of his book, with Pig City in red and white font. There is a suited man with a gun and policemen in the background.
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Book review: Pig City, Andrew Stafford

A reprint to mark its 20th birthday, this book is still relevant.

Two panels. On the left is a fair-haired woman wearing black. On the right is the cover of the book. Against an orange and pink background with an illustration of a wedding table and chairs, the words Nina Kenwood' and 'The Wedding Forecast' is in white font.
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Book review: The Wedding Forecast, Nina Kenwood

A romcom that celebrates friendship as much as romantic love.

Two panels. On left is author Michelle Brasier, blonde and laughing with a light blue top. On right is the cover of her book, with My Brother's ashes are in a sandwich bag in black italics and her name in capitals. There is a photo of her with her eyes closed and her mouth half opened.
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Book review: My Brother's Ashes are in a Sandwich Bag, Michelle Brasier

A memoir that covers life and death, humour and heartache.

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