Review
The one thing that put David Sedaris off moving to Australia
In his new essay collection, the beloved US writer reflects on his travels to Australia – and why he would be reluctant to move here.
- Pat Sheil
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Hit or miss? Our take on the week’s biggest new book releases
From a queer coming-of-age novel and serial killer family secrets to children’s books, cancer care and climate policy, this week’s books take readers in all directions.
- Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
This music biography is 600 pages long – and still I wanted more
Bob Spitz’s deep-cut history proves that even after 64 years of chaos, you can never have too much of the Rolling Stones.
- David Free
Everyone said her mother was a selkie. The truth was far darker
Legends, family secrets and a long-buried mystery collide in Lauren Keegan’s new novel.
- Candida Baker
The things our parents don’t talk about (and why we’re finally listening)
Rebirth is an affecting chronicle of a family’s day-to-day in a country falling in on itself, pulsating with tragedy and resilience.
- Sarah Ayoub
What to read next: Our verdict on the week’s biggest new releases
From a Booker winner and a cartel epic to a bird book that blew our minds, our critics cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.
- Cameron Woodhead and Steven Carroll
Brazen thefts and some scrutiny of that Sydney Sweeney ad: 13 new books to read
While the weather may be about to cool down, our publishers are not. Here are 13 new titles for you if you’re thinking of hunkering down with a book.
- Jason Steger
A master novelist’s final work is here. It’s as weird as you might expect
Published after his death, Mario Vargas Llosa’s final novel is a flawed, haunting, and deeply eccentric farewell from a literary giant.
- Peter Craven
Think you know the story of Robinson Crusoe? Think again
Francesca de Tores’ second historical novel, Cast Away, achieves something truly remarkable.
- Declan Fry
Algorithms are feeding you this toxic emotion every day – are you hooked?
Communications expert Ed Coper’s new book says yes, though his solutions might be a bit too optimistic for the average scroller.
- Flynn Benson