Book review: Glyph
Ali Smith’s new book is a remarkable anti-war tale of ghosts and sisterhood.
After Story
Who is the most reliable teller of your story and history? Is it you, those who’ve loved and protected you, or those who’ve had to…
1979
Whilst those emerging from 100-plus days of lockdown in Greater Sydney might be tempted to toss about the phrase “winter of discontent”, this gritty series…
I Alone Can Fix it
Set to be released in Australia just days before the anniversary of the 2020 US election, this is best enjoyed as a companion read with…
Beautiful World, Where Are You
In a world of climate destruction, rising inequality and a pervading millennial malaise, why, two young women ponder, do humans remain “so stupid about each-other?”
Ethel Rosenberg: A Cold War Tragedy
Criminal cases are adversarial. Prosecutors and defence pushing their views at the expense of the other.
The Other Black Girl
Hailed in its release promotional material as “The Devil Wears Prada meets Get Out”, this at times astonishing and thoroughly original debut is really nothing…
Love & Virtue
Love & Virtue chronicles the tense and dynamic ‘friendship’ between Michaela and Eve, two bold and intelligent young women during their time at a university…
The Brilliant Boy
Eccentric. Genius. Mad. Preeminent jurist. President at the birth of the United Nations. NSW MP. Author. Federal MP and Minister. Attorney-General. Erratic Opposition Leader. Royal…
The Plot
Jacob Finch Bonner (middle name borrowed for literary cache from the heroes of his favourite childhood book To Kill a Mockingbird) went from a New…
The Leading Edge
Plenty of us have been taking on DIY projects during COVID-19 lockdowns. Personal self-improvement might be one you haven’t checked off your list yet.