Spectrum
Looking for something new to read? Here are 10 of the latest books
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction books
- Cameron Woodhead and Steven Carroll
Latest
The books I loved as a teen have dated, but they got one thing right
The cheesy Sweet Dreams romance novels and the soapie Sweet valley High series haven’t aged particularly well, but I did take inspiration from them for my own teen romance novel.
- Nova Weetman
The untold story of Frank Roberts, Australia’s own Rocky Balboa
Rhoda Roberts celebrates the story of her cousin Frank, the first Indigenous man to compete for Australia at the Olympics.
- John Bailey
This hilarious, moving book confirms that women are the superior sex
Emma Pattee’s debut novel is a funny and heart-wrenching feminist survivalist tale.
- Jessie Tu
A deep dive into Bitcoin’s enduring riddle: the identity of its inventor
A former WIRED writer details his 15-year search for the true identity of “Mr Nakamoto”, the pseudonym behind the cryptocurrency.
- Kurt Johnson
This is how the world saw Jayne Mansfield. Her daughter needed more
In her searingly personal new documentary, actress Mariska Hargitay unpacks the complex woman behind the Hollywood images.
- Stephanie Bunbury
This first-time actor won a French Oscar, then went back to fixing trucks
Abou Sangare won a Cesar award for his debut performance in The Story of Souleymane, but he’d prefer to stick to his dream job.
- Jake Wilson
- Opinion
- Marriage
My wife says she doesn’t want a birthday present. Of course it’s a trap
Luckily, this panicky Romeo knows just what to buy.
- Anson Cameron
Still waiting for Mr Darcy? He might be closer than you think
What better way to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday than to imagine yourself dating her male archetypes?
- Genevieve Novak
Ten new fiction and non-fiction books to add to your reading list
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.
- Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
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