REVIEW: “Laurinda” by Alice Pung IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Heart, complexity, wit and intelligence make this so much more than an Australian ‘Mean Girls’.
REVIEW: “The Girl on the Train”, by Paula Hawkins IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Your morning commute will never be the same after you read this gripping thriller.
Review: “Merciless Gods” by Christos Tsiolkas THE VERDICT: Reading this short story collection from one of Australia’s favourite authors is like drinking a tequila slammer; your senses will feel slightly assaulted but you’ll come back for more.. and more.
REVIEW: “US” by DAVID NICHOLLS THE VERDICT: It’s rare to find a romantic comedy that maintains a sense of reality – but this is what Nicholls has achieved.
REVIEW: “Cracking the Spine: Ten Short Australian Stories and How They Were Written”, edited by Julie Chevalier and Bronwyn Mehan THE VERDICT: This short story collection is a must-read for aspiring writers and students of the craft.