Book Reviews
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
In this ambitious, striking novel, the stories of twelve women offer varied portraits of black, British womanhood.
How To Be Australian by Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Exploring life, love, and cultural identity, Ashley Kalagian Blunt’s memoir offers an outsider’s view on Australia and what it means to find your feet in a new country.
Lucky Ticket by Joey Bui
From Melbourne to the Mekong, this debut short story collection focuses on lives lived in the margins.
Weather by Jenny Offill
Jenny Offill’s novel of the climate crisis focuses on dread, not disaster.
Yellow Notebook: Diaries Volume I 1978-1987 by Helen Garner
The first volume of Helen Garner’s diaries offers an intimate look into her life, process, and relationships.
Axiomatic by Maria Tumarkin
Maria Tumarkin’s essay collection takes a deep dive into trauma, suffering, and those left behind.