Geordie Williamson

Geordie WilliamsonChief Literary Critic

David Foster captures Australia better than most and that makes his books challenging to read.

The country town of Deane, the setting of Tony Birch’s new novel, is vividly rendered for a place that does not really exist.

The younger author acknowledges his literary debt to his subject but also offers a thoughtful critique.

Ian McEwan’s new novel suggests the future has its limitations.

Thomas Keneally’s favourite is a novel for the ages.

A new edition of a Scottish classic carries relevance today.

A wide range of scientists, farmers and writers argue we each should do something to protect the world, even if others don’t.

Steven Carroll’s six-volume Glenroy series is a beautiful reminder of what a novel can do.

Miles Franklin-winning novelist AS Patric takes the short story as licence for inexplicable fabulism.

Looking for the right book for the Christmas-new year break? Here are some suggestions.