Review
Olive Kitteridge returns in Elizabeth Strout’s stunning new novel
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author continues her intricate world building, and brings back characters that her fans will love.
- by Michael McGirr
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From cosy crime to anonymous female fantasies: eight new books
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
This tale of a 19th-century engineering marvel is a cracking yarn
The story of how Charles Todd connected Australia to the world has violence, tragedy, obsession and more.
- by Pat Sheil
England’s ‘godfather of music PR’ spills the rock ‘n’ roll tea
Celebrity publicist Alan Edwards’ memoir is packed with anecdotes about his encounters with some of the biggest names in rock and pop.
- by Michael Dwyer
The rise of media moguls – and how they undermined the truth
Eric Beecher’s book examines how media moguls have abused their power and manipulated the truth.
- by Jonathan Green
William Dalrymple’s journey across the Golden Road is a bumpy ride
The acclaimed author’s new book chronicles the ancient history and innovations of the Indian subcontinent.
- by Christopher Kremmer
Eight new books including a romcom and a war story of intrigue
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recently published fiction and non-fiction.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Steven Carroll
Liane Moriarty takes on the big existential questions in her new novel
Expect the bestselling author’s new novel to be a much-debated title among book club readers.
- by Juliette Hughes
Rarely is historical fiction this fraught and alive
Jock Serong pivots between 1916 and 1993 in this novel of connections.
- by Adam Rivett
The investigator is not amused in this witty country house mystery
Kate Atkinson’s latest novel has her acerbic investigator Jackson Brodie embroiled in a Murder Mystery weekend, and he’s not happy about it.
- by Sue Turnbull
What to read: A black dramedy, and a profound account of psychology
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
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