Book Review: The Book of Dirt by Bram Presser
In Bram Presser’s debut, The Book of Dirt, the search for what happened during the Holocuast is personal. Presser’s grandfather…
Book review: Crudo by Olivia Laing
I had been looking forward to Olivia Laing’s Crudo after hearing a lot of hype around it in the past…
A decade is a long time in life and literature
A lot can happen in 10 years. For me, there have been some big changes, including marriage and three kids,…
What I’ve Loved in 2019
Earlier this month I wrote about the 11 best books of 2019 for 10 Daily. However, there were also many…
Let It Go: The books most likely to be given away
Part of the appeal of book shopping in op shops is the element of chance involved. One day, you might…
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Yuong
There is no doubt that the title of this book is gorgeous, and that’s what attracted me to Ocean Vuong’s…
I spy a literary turn off
Espionage has hit the news this week, with a Chinese spy reportedly defecting to Australia. This might sound like the…
Book Review: Islands by Peggy Frew
If you’re looking for a feel-good beach read and stumble across Islands because of its summery title, you might be…
Book Review: Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls by David Sedaris
I think I’ve found my new favourite writer. I loved reading Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls and can’t wait to…
What introverts love …. and hate
The Dirty Dancing soundtrack might not be an obvious source of controversial statements, but I felt a prickle of annoyance…
