Elana Ferrante, The Neapolitan Novels Text Publishing $22.99 (July 2016)
There are four books in this series: My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, ThoseWho Leave and Those Who Stay and The Story of the Lost Child. The publication caused something of a literary sensation and jettisoned the author (who remains anonymous) into international fame. Each book traces a period of time in the lives of two women who maintained a friendship stretching from their childhood days in Napoli. I read the first … Read more »
Lian Hearn Emperor of the Eight Islands: The Tale of Shikando, Hachette $29.99 (June 2016)
If, like me, you have been a huge fan of Tales of the Otori series (Acrossthe NightingaleFloor et al), you will be so happy to know that this wonderful writer, now resident in Australia, has launched another series based in medieval Japan. This time, the central character is Shikanoko, a young man who has been made a sorcerer against his will. Despite numerous hair-raising encounters with evil spirits (and evil humans), assassins and ghosts, his innate goodness … Read more »
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In the lead-up to the Sisters in Crime weekend extravaganza in Cobargo and Bermagui (second weekend in October, 2016), I have been seeking out Australian women writers of crime. Sulari Gentill was born in Sri Lanka, but emigrated here at the age of seven, so I’m sure it’s OK to claim her as ours. She trained as a lawyer, (having abandoned her first love, astrophysics), then turned to fiction writing, creating a series of historical crime fiction books. Her hero … Read more »
Yann Martel, The High Mountains of Portugal, Text Publishing $29.99 (April 2016)
I confess that the reason why I chose this book was because of a recent trip I took to Portugal, not to mention that The Life of P, by the same author, is just about everyone’s favourite. If I thought it was a bit out there, it is as nothing compared to this ‘magic realism’ (I think that’s how you would describe it).
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Geraldine Brooks, The Secret Chord, Hachette Australia, $34.99 (March 2016)
Australian award-winning author, Geraldine Brooks, brings to each of her books a completely different voice, and her latest novel, The Secret Chord, doesn’t disappoint those of us who hang out for each of her offerings. Her first novel, Years of Wonder, was set in 17th century Britain, March moved to America in the 19th century, People of theBook, spanned the centuries, based in Sarajevo, then back to 17th century America … Read more »
Carolyn Hirsh, Politics, Death and Addiction, Brolga Publishing. (February 2016)
Carolyn Hirsh is a Melbourne-based writer whose memoir, Politics, Death and Addiction, was short-listed for the Finch Memorial Prize, 2013. This is a story of love, tragedy, family, professional life, addiction and recovery.
At the heart of Carolyn’s life has been her commitment to social justice while at the same time, she constantly juggled responsibilities associated with being a sole parent, after she was widowed as a young wife and mother. A product of her time (and her gender), she worked and studied to improve her qualifications and her ability … Read more »
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The Neapolitan Novels
/in Books, Fiction /by Darryl ButlerElana Ferrante, The Neapolitan Novels Text Publishing $22.99 (July 2016)
Emperor of the Eight Islands: The Tale of Shikando
/in Books, Fiction /by Darryl ButlerLian Hearn Emperor of the Eight Islands: The Tale of Shikando, Hachette $29.99 (June 2016)
Gentlemen Formerly Dressed
/in Books, Fiction /by Darryl ButlerSulari Gentill, Gentlemen Formerly Dressed, Pantera Press $22.99 (May 2016)
The High Mountains of Portugal
/in Books, Fiction /by Darryl ButlerYann Martel, The High Mountains of Portugal, Text Publishing $29.99 (April 2016)
I confess that the reason why I chose this book was because of a recent trip I took to Portugal, not to mention that The Life of P, by the same author, is just about everyone’s favourite. If I thought it was a bit out there, it is as nothing compared to this ‘magic realism’ (I think that’s how you would describe it).
The book … Read more »
The Secret Chord
/in Books, Fiction /by Darryl ButlerGeraldine Brooks, The Secret Chord, Hachette Australia, $34.99 (March 2016)
Australian award-winning author,
Geraldine Brooks, brings to each of her books a completely different voice, and her latest novel, The Secret Chord, doesn’t disappoint those of us who hang out for each of her offerings. Her first novel, Years of Wonder, was set in 17th century Britain, March moved to America in the 19th century, People of the Book, spanned the centuries, based in Sarajevo, then back to 17th century America … Read more »
Politics, Death and Addiction
/in Books, Non-Fiction /by Darryl ButlerCarolyn Hirsh, Politics, Death and Addiction, Brolga Publishing. (February 2016)
Carolyn Hirsh is a Melbourne-based writer whose memoir, Politics, Death and Addiction, was short-listed for the Finch Memorial Prize, 2013. This is a story of love, tragedy, family, professional life, addiction and recovery.
At the heart of Carolyn’s life has been her commitment to social justice while at the same time, she constantly juggled responsibilities associated with being a sole parent, after she was widowed as a young wife and mother. A product of her time (and her gender), she worked and studied to improve her qualifications and her ability … Read more »