The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka by Clare Wright
Over a decade of archival research in the making, Clare Wright's multi-award-winning retelling of a defining moment in Australia's history is a must-read.
Kindred by Kirli Saunders
A poignant exploration of life's big themes, expect nourishing rhythm and generous wit from Festival favourite Kirli Saunders's debut poetry collection.
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez
In this International Booker Prize–shortlisted short story collection, first lady of the modern Gothic Mariana Enriquez traverses the beauty and horror of the Argentine underbelly.
The Wilderness by Samantha Harvey
What happens when our memories can no longer be relied on? From rising obsession to fleeting personhood, Samantha Harvey sifts through an entire life with kaleidoscopic blur in her widely celebrated debut.
The Ratline by Philippe Sands
When renowned international barrister Philippe Sands turned his hand to historical non-fiction, the results were electric. Uncover the story of a Nazi fugitive in this razor-sharp thriller.
Gold from the Stone: New and Selected Poems by Lemn Sissay
In an unapologetically personal collection of poems from four decades, one of the UK's best-loved voices charts a life of courage and defiant joy.
The Submerged Cathedral by Charlotte Wood
Invoking the epic tragedy of its eponymous song by Claude Debussy, Charlotte Wood's sophomore novel, The Submerged Cathedral is a beguiling love story spanning years and cities.
Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell
A bracing family portrait set in the legendary heatwave of 1976, siblings and secrets converge after a husband and father vanishes.