In which Kilmeny of the Orchard turns out to be an uncomfortable story-version of 1D’s “What Makes You Beautiful.”
Read on for thoughts about books and reading and teaching and life. But mostly books.
In which Kilmeny of the Orchard turns out to be an uncomfortable story-version of 1D’s “What Makes You Beautiful.”
Short stories of horror and hope set in a world that too closely resembles our own.
Helen Garner’s modern classic Monkey Grip gets a makeover in this fresh new re-release from Text Publishing. But the text remains its original, startling self.
Alice Pung’s latest non fiction collection, Close to Home: Selected Writings, is one of my standout reads of 2018.
A review of Janet Lee’s debut work of historical fiction, The Killing of Louisa.
A review of the haunting and beautiful graphic novel, Zenobia.
In which Danielle discovers a new favourite character, the fierce and fantastic Constance Kopp.
A review of Clare Atkins’ latest YA novel, Between Us.