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…
Notes on a nervous demographic
Books on anxiety are booming, according to a recent article in The Guardian. In 'This worried world: why anxiety memoirs…
Book review: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
I have always loved reading a family saga, whether it’s A Suitable Boy, set in India, or Thornbirds, in Australia,…
Book review: Lanny by Max Porter
I didn’t really know what to expect when I loaded Lanny onto my Kindle before a recent holiday. I’d read…
Stories are not in books but in the streets of Europe
For many people, holidays are a time to catch up on reading. The existence of the 'beach read' category of…
Emotions run high when it comes to books we love and hate
Who doesn’t love a list of the best books of the year, the decade, or all time? These lists are…
