Bellies by Nicola Dinan
An effervescent debut about queer love, being seen and how we see others.
The Great Undoing by Sharlene Allsopp
In this speculative fiction debut, truth, lies and history collide.
Supper Club by Lara Williams
A novel of appetites, where a ravenous club of women come together to indulge their hunger, satisfy their desires and take up space.
Dress Rehearsals by Madison Godfrey
Described as a “love story to the queer self”, Dress Rehearsals is a refreshingly confessional, enlightening and bold collection.
Breath by Carly-Jay Metcalfe
In this powerful and humorous debut memoir, Metcalfe shares her story of CF and advocates for more honest conversations about death and dying.
Piglet by Lottie Hazell
A scintillating debut novel about one woman’s obsession with appearances – and what happens when it all comes crashing down.
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
Inspired by the author’s family history, this historical novel transports us to Malaya during World War II, where ordinary lives are swept up in espionage, betrayal and the quest for survival.
My Brilliant Sister by Amy Brown
Through the story of Linda, Stella Miles Franklin’s forgotten sister, Brown explores the choices women face when they decide whether to pursue careers, passions and motherhood.
The Funeral Cryer by Wenyan Lu
This debut offers a fresh, insightful and subtly humorous perspective on identity, grief and transformation in rural China.
The Secrets of the Huon Wren by Claire Van Ryn
This debut novel from awarded writer Claire Van Ryn follows the story of two women whose lives become intertwined in ways neither could have imagined.
The Modern by Anna Kate Blair
Scrutinising sexuality, marriage and relationships, Anna Kate Blair’s debut novel is the very portrait of our disenchanted, modern world.
The Days Toppled Over by Vidya Madabushi
Vidya Madabushi’s incredible debut grapples with familial separation, mental health, and navigating the unknown. It gives a voice to the experiences of international students, not shying away from exposing the hardships and challenges they face daily.
But the Girl by Jessica Zhan Mei Yu
Jessica Zhan Mei Yu’s debut novel explores belonging in a new, enthralling world and delves deeply into the complexities of girlhood.
A Dangerous Land by Marisa Jones
Jones’ debut historical novel is gripping and harrowing story of love and war in New Guinea.
Compulsion by Kate Scott
Compulsion is a story about love, yearning and trying to come right in a world that makes it too easy to self-destruct.
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
Inspired by real-life art heists, this intricate and compelling novel explores imperialism, diaspora and identity.
Funny Ethnics by Shirley Le
A darkly funny debut on growing up in Western Sydney, family and belonging.
Hydra by Adriane Howell
A wickedly original debut about a woman on the edge: mysterious, compelling and with lashings of dark humour.
The Matchmaker by Saman Shad
An engaging and refreshing debut rom-com that ticks all the boxes.
A Man and His Pride by Luke Rutledge
An honest exploration of what comes after coming out, and what it means to be out in every aspect of one’s life.