Anyone who has ever worked in retail will appreciate these clever cartoons; they perfectly capture just how special some customers are. Customer Service Wolf proudly displays the trauma and trials …
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Australia’s Funniest Yarns
Reviewed onGraham Seal has built a strong reputation for his wit and wisdom when it comes to relaying classic Aussie tales and comebacks. At the heart of every account is the …
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Word of Dog
Reviewed onWord of Dog is not just for those who have been enslaved by big brown eyes and a cold wet nose – although dog lovers will most definitely enjoy Anderson’s …
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The Lost Stone of SkyCity
Reviewed onHM Waugh’s debut novel is a captivating adventure-quest sparkling with humour and wisdom, set amid treacherous mountains where being attuned to one’s surroundings is more crucial than strength to survival. …
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Ollie and Augustus
Reviewed onOllie and Augustus, the first picture book Gabriel Evans has both written and illustrated, is a whimsical homage to dogs and the power of friendship. Despite their obvious differences – ‘Ollie …
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The Monster Who Wasn’t
Reviewed onHatched from the fluke melding of a baby’s first laugh and an old man’s last sigh, the imp boy Sam looks like a human but can scale walls like a …
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6222 Syllables
Reviewed on6222 Syllables is a collection of 366 haikus, one for every day in a leap year. Although classic in terms of syllable count, their subject matter is contemporary and wide-ranging, covering …
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Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop
Reviewed onIf you love a heart-warming read with a twist, look no further. When Rosie, a Michelin-starred chef and queen of contingency plans is unceremoniously dumped by her husband on her …
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Afternoons with Harvey Beam
Reviewed onReaders will feel as though they already know Harvey Beam. He’s pretty much every middle-aged white male talkback radio host we’ve ever encountered on air! Harvey travels to his home …
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