Book review: The Vulnerables
Sigrid Nunez signs a COVID novel that has the same kind of humour, observation and literary references her fans recognise.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Book review: Dark Corners
A true-crime podcaster does battle with the dark world of social media influence
By Avril Janks - 2 min read
Book review: Traced
Traced by award-winning Australian author Catherine Jinks marries COVID-19 lockdown issues with a terrifying tale of domestic abuse.
By Avril Janks - 2 min read
Book review: Echo Lake
A few pages into this novel and the reader can expect to be both hooked and charmed by this story.
By Lema Samandar - 2 min read
Book Review: Yellowface
Spiteful, tense and topical, this buzzy thriller hits almost every hot-button issue in publishing
By Amy Dale - 3 min read
Book review: None of This is True
In the latest psychological thriller from Lisa Jewell, a podcaster looks into the life of her “accidental twin” – and wishes she hadn’t
By Avril Janks - 2 min read
Book review: Shy
For his fourth novel, Max Porter dives deep into the psyche of a troubled teenager.
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Book review: Everything and Nothing
Everything and Nothing is the memoir of acclaimed Australian actor Heather Mitchell, encompassing her life as a child, a woman and a mother, and rich…
By Avril Janks - 2 min read
Book review: I Have Some Questions For You
Rebecca Makkai’s new book is a dark and twisty mystery tale that looks at the generational rift between Gen X and Z
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Book review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
A sensation on social media, Gabrielle Zevin’s book is a rich and rewarding read, even for those who don’t know much about video game culture.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read