Yellowface by R F Kuang
Yellowface is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, culture and privilege, with the author RF Kuang delving into the complexities of race and representation through contemporary storytelling. The novel challenges the…
Book Reviews
Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne
The most underrated book of 2023 was a cozy crime by Kerryn Mayne called Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder. It sort of got lost in all the gloss and…
Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is an American writer who published her first book in 1963, and has since published 58 novels, a number of plays and novellas, and many short stories,…
Words on the Waves announces more guest authors
Words on the Waves has released the names of its second wave of guest speakers as the writers festival approaches. The festival will be held from May 29-June 3 at…
Gorokan author’s latest book
Gorokan author Mike Doyle has released his second book, following the success of his debut novel A Sinner’s Tales of the Second Oldest Profession, which sold all over the world….
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
Lola in the Mirror is a moving, blackly funny, violent, heartbreaking and beautiful novel of love, fate, life, death and all the things we see when we look in the mirror:…
Coast author’s fascinating take on Greece
Central Coast author Sally Jane Smith is set to publish her second novel in April. Repacking for Greece is a follow-up to Smith’s 2023 book, Unpacking for Greece, which followed…
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
There may be some raised eyebrows, but I want to shed some light on an author who is without doubt a genius of our time. When the first of this…
Good Girl, Bad Girl By Michael Robotham
Call it impatience, or fear of commitment but I generally can not read a series anymore with 2, 3 or 4 books revolving around the same story, there are A…
Outback by Patricia Wolf
Our customers are always looking for good quality reads by Australian authors, the most popular genre being crime. Chris Hammer, Christian White, Jane Harper, Gary Disher and my own personal…
Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me
Author: Benny Taupin – I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on his memoir, which offers a fascinating and intimate look into the life of one of the greatest songwriters of…
I Am Pilgrim By Terry Hayes
This was the one book I read last year that I allowed to disturb my sleep. I was that naughty child under the covers with a torch hoping I would…
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
With Christmas approaching we have been asked what to recommend for reluctant readers and thinking back to when my own children were teenagers, there was one book that ignited that…
Wifedom – book review
by Anna Funder About two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend an author event with Anna Funder, who has written three novels and a novella – a thoughtful…
Bright Shining by Julia Baird
From award-winning journalist Julia Baird, author of the acclaimed national bestseller Phosphorescence, comes Bright Shining, a luminously beautiful, deeply insightful and most timely exploration of grace. Based in Sydney, Baird hosts The…
Booker Prize 2023: Ireland’s Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song
BOOK REVIEW: The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Prophet Song, a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism. It was written by Ireland’s Paul Lynch, 46,…
Killers of the Flower Moon
by David Grann I went to the movies recently to watch Killers of the Flower Moon, a true story by author David Grann. I thought it only fair to read…
Three works of Richard Glover discussed
Most people living in Australia will no doubt have heard of Richard Glover – radio presenter, journalist and author. For something a little different we aren’t looking at his media…
Against the Water: A Surfing Champion’s Inspirational Journey to Olympic Glory
BOOK REVIEW: The truth is I am not one for non-fiction, but Against the Water is an inspiring and captivating memoir that takes readers on a thrilling ride through the…
Holly by Stephen King
As an example of how age is just a number, Stephen King is still producing best sellers and fresh ideas at 76, having written around 75 books. Holly was initially…