Book review: The Wager

A mostly forgotten maritime misadventure is transformed into a newly thrilling saga of hubris, nemesis and treachery on the high seasAuthor: David Grann Publisher: Simon…

Book review: Tom Lake

Ann Patchett’s Tom Lake is a delightful tale of a mother recounting a long-ago romance to her adult daughters Author: Ann Patchett Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Tom…

Book review: The Three of Us

The Three of Us by British-Nigerian writer Ore Agbaje-Williams is a comedy of manners and much more, touching on truths about friendships, expectations around marriage,…

Book review: Dark Corners

A true-crime podcaster does battle with the dark world of social media influenceAuthor: Megan Goldin Publisher: Michael JosephThe podcast-focused novel is emerging as a new…

Book review: Traced

Traced by award-winning Australian author Catherine Jinks marries COVID-19 lockdown issues with a terrifying tale of domestic abuse.Author: Catherine Jinks Publisher: The Text Publishing Company…

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’tAuthor: Lisa Jewell…

Book review: Shy

For his fourth novel, Max Porter dives deep into the psyche of a troubled teenager.Author: Max Porter Publisher: Allen & UnwinIn the mid-90s, sixteen-year-old Shy…

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…

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 ZAuthor: Rebecca Makkai Publisher:…

Book review: The Last Days of Joy

Author: Anne Tiernan Publisher: Moa Press In The Last Days of Joy, as a dysfunctional family gathers during a crisis, new secrets are revealed and…