Wednesday, 9 May 2018
'Hive sees Zac and Mia author A J Betts move away from the realistic YA she’s known for. Betts has created a unique closed world and an appealingly stubborn protagonist...

Wednesday, 2 May 2018
'Richell’s treatment of art and nature brings the story to life in both the past and present day—the detailed way Richell presents scenery and describes seemingly incidental observations does not...

Thursday, 26 April 2018
‘The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge is a book that speaks directly to the concerns of older teenage girls. It is a story that prioritises self-care and assertiveness over politeness and...

Wednesday, 18 April 2018
‘Blending memoir with social commentary, Bri Lee’s Eggshell Skull is a book about trauma, culpability and retribution. Unlike recently published personal narratives that are used as a launchpad to explore...

Wednesday, 11 April 2018
‘Wild is an investigative journalist whose narrative nonfiction will appeal to readers of Helen Garner and Chloe Hooper. She explores her subject with great depth, compassion and sensitivity, sharing in...

Thursday, 5 April 2018
‘Flames is an engrossing read told from multiple perspectives. Each new chapter is narrated by a different character and Arnott skilfully switches between different voices and genres in a trick...