Father of the Lost Boys
Reviewed onFather of the Lost Boys is a difficult-to-put-down work of narrative non-fiction that tells the story of author Yuot Alaak’s heartrending journey from war-torn South Sudan to eventual refuge in …
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Shadow Lines
Reviewed onThe reissuing by Fremantle Press of Stephen Kinnane’s award winning Shadow Lines is indeed a cause for celebration. Both a deeply researched archival investigation into the assimilationist policies of the …
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Money School
Reviewed onMoney School is a practical, easy-to-read guide that demystifies the path to financial independence, which Lacey Filipich believes is the ‘key to building the life you really want.’ She offers advice …
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Once: A Selection of Short Short Stories
Reviewed onOnce is a little book with lots of heart. It will actually fit in your back pocket. The stories are short, in fact they are very short, ranging from a …
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Nikulinsky Naturally: An Artist’s Life
Reviewed onEminent and much-loved Western Australian artist Philippa Nikulinsky, AM, is best known for her work as a botanical artist, but the glorious wrap-around cover of this book, representing a murmuration …
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Nail Your Renovation Without Getting Screwed
Reviewed onIf you’ve ever had a home renovation go wrong, this book may well bring a tear to your eye or a wail of ‘If only I’d read this before!’ Nail …
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Young Dark Emu: A Truer History
Reviewed onBruce Pascoe wants our children to rebel. “We need our children to rebel … If we don’t encourage them to demonstrate or protest, then we need to instil the wisest …
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The Sky Falls Down: An Anthology of Loss
Reviewed onThe Sky Falls Down is an elegant anthology of writings on loss. A selection of poetry, prose and memoir from 89 writers across Australia, this collection depicts loss as a …
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Written half in poetry and half in prose, Light Up the World is a book of guidance which encourages its readers to journey inwards and find their own truth. It …
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It’s often assumed that Perth’s shameful knock-it-down disregard for our architectural heritage has left us bereft of structures worthy of celebration. But this is certainly not the case and in …
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