Tag: Australia books

Most interesting and engaging books of 2021

What are the best new books in 2021? And how about surprisingly good older gems? A year of reviewing books led me to some very engaging books.

Review: On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu

On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu shows how even the most lighthearted story can hide a world of pain.

Most interesting and engaging books of 2020

What are the best new books in 2020? And how about surprisingly good older gems? A year of reviewing books led me to some very engaging books.

Review: Snake Island by Ben Hobson

Snake Island by Australian author Ben Hobson is a solid and immersive story about flawed human beings. You can’t always choose your family, nor find a way out.

Review: Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

Boy Swallows Universe is a bildungsroman about someone weathering the storm and becoming a good person despite everything.