Nov 1, 2009
Book Review – Mama's Song by Ben Beaton: YA Fiction by West Australian Author
In: World Literatures (general)
By:  Susan Whelan
Nov 1, 2009
Book Review – The Many Conditions of Love: Second Book in The Marriage Bureau for Rich People Series
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 21, 2009
Book Review – Brixton Beach by Roma Tearne: Sri Lankan-born Novelist’s Thought-Provoking Family Saga
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 7, 2009
Book Review – Destination Abudai by Prue Mason: New YA Novel by the Australian Author of Camel Rider
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 26, 2009
Book Review – Why She Loves Him by Wendy James: Collection of Short Stories by Award Winning Australian Author
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 7, 2009
Book Review – Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup: Novel by the Author of the Book That Inspired Slumdog Millionaire
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 3, 2009
Book Review – Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie: Epic Novel by Pakistani Author Spans Six Decades of World Events
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Aug 27, 2009
Book Review – Dust by Christine Bongers: Challenging Debut YA Novel by Australian Author
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Aug 26, 2009
Don't Breathe a Word by Marianne Musgrove: Book Review of New Novel by Author of The Worry Tree
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Aug 9, 2009
Book Review – The Night they Stormed Eureka: YA Account of the Eureka Stockade by Australian Author Jackie French
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jul 28, 2009
Book Review – Ripple Effect by Scott Cooper: Australian Political Thriller About Disappearance of Harold Holt
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jul 20, 2009
Book Review – A Room at the Top by Heath Ducker: The True Story of a Young Australian Triumphing Over Poverty
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jul 12, 2009
Book Review – It's Yr Life by Deckert and Bancks: New Book by Australian YA authors Tempany Deckert and Tristan Bancks
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jul 11, 2009
The Ghost at the Wedding by Shirley Walker: The True Story of Three Generations of an Australian Family
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jul 5, 2009
Book Review – Beijing Tai Tai by Tania McCartney: The Experiences of an Australian Family Living in Beijing, China
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Jun 24, 2009
Review - A Lucky Child by Thomas Buergenthal: Autobiography of a Young Boy Who Survived Auschwitz
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Jun 7, 2009
Book Review – Darcy's Passions by Regina Jeffers: The Story of Pride and Prejudice Told From Darcy’s Perspective
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Jun 1, 2009
Book Review – The Phoenix Files by Chris Morphew: New Action Series for Older Readers by Australian Author
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
May 18, 2009
Book Review – Disco Boy by Dominic Knight: Chaser Co-Founder’s Debut Novel is a Gentle Romantic Comedy
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
May 10, 2009
Book Review – Breathing in Colour by Clare Jay: Novel Set in India Focuses on Synaesthesia and the Loss of a Child
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
May 10, 2009
Book Review – The Thing Around Your Neck: A Collection of Short Stories by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In: African Literature
By: Susan Whelan
May 6, 2009
Book Review – The Messenger by Markus Zusak: Australian Young Adult Novel Covers Themes of Hope and Aspiration.
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
May 3, 2009
Book Review – The Woman in the Lobby: Lee Tulloch’s Erotic Novel About a Modern-Day Courtesan
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
May 3, 2009
Book Review – Hopetoun Wives by Fran Cusworth: Contemporary Women’s Fiction set in Australian Mining Town
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 29, 2009
Review -- The Stamp of Australia by Kelly Burke: The Story of Mail in Australia From Second Fleet to 21st Century
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 24, 2009
Book Review – The Lucky Ones by Tohby Riddle: Australian Picture Book Writer Publishes First Young Adult Novel
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 19, 2009
Book Review – The Boys' Club by Wendy Squires: Entertaining Fiction Set in the World of Australian Television
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 19, 2009
Review – Railway Portraits by R & B Wheatley: Photographs of the Final Years of the Steam Engine in Australia
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 19, 2009
Book Review – Exchanging Lives by Kathy Buchanan: Fun Youth Novel by Australian Author for Girls aged 10+
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 14, 2009
Book Review – The Donkey who Carried the Wounded: Book Four in The Animal Stars Series by Jackie French
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 8, 2009
Review -- The Hunter's Wife by Katherine Scholes: Latest Novel From Popular African/Australian Women’s Fiction Author
In: African Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 6, 2009
Book Review – Handpicked by Siew Siang Tay: Australian Romantic Fiction From Varuna Award Winning Author
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 27, 2009
Book Review – In the Shadow of the Palace: Book One of The Princess of Pushkar Series by Judith A Simpson
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 18, 2009
Review – The Marriage Bureau for Rich People: A Fun Debut Novel Indian Marriage Customs and Matchmaking
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 17, 2009
Book Review - The Supply Party by Martin Edmond: The Story of Ludwig Becker from the Burke and Wills Expedition
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 17, 2009
Book Review – A Book for Kids by C J Dennis: A Classic Australian Book of Short Stories and Verse for Children
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 8, 2009
Australian Photographic Gift Book Suggestions: Mementoes and Keepsake Books With Photographs of Australia
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 8, 2009
Australian Journey Photographic Book Series: Landscape and Wildlife Photographs by Teakle, Doenges and Snedic
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 3, 2009
Book Review – Indian Summer by Pratima Mitchell: Youth Fiction About Mother-Daughter Relationships and Family Secrets
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 2, 2009
Book Review - The Reader by Bernhard Schlink: Novel With Holocaust Themes set in Post-World War 2 Germany
In: European Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 25, 2009
Dorothea Mackellar's My Country: A Centenary Celebration of One of Australia’s Best Known Poems
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 25, 2009
Book Review – Gathering Storm by Rosie Dub: A Novel About Having the Courage to Face the Secrets of the Past
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 17, 2009
1788 - The Brutal Truth of the First Fleet: The Transport of British Convicts and Settlers to Sydney, Australia
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 3, 2009
In the City, At the Beach and In the Bush: Review - Picture Books Exploring Australia by Roland Harvey
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 1, 2009
Review – The Piano Teacher by Janice Y K Lee: Historical Fiction set in Hong Kong During and After World War 2
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 1, 2009
Book Review – Girl Next Door by Alyssa Brugman: An Interesting Teen Novel About Friendships, Family and Possessions
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 1, 2009
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark by Glenda Millard: A Teen Novel About Homelessness, Resilience and Hope
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Feb 1, 2009
Australian War Stories for Primary Students: The Battle of Gallipoli and Story of the HMAS Sydney
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jan 17, 2009
Book Review – Red Dress Walking by S A Jones: A Novel About Books, Friendship, Romance and Personal Crisis
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jan 17, 2009
Review – The Bitter Shore by Jacquie Everitt: The Mandatory Detention of an Iranian Refugee Family in Australia
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jan 17, 2009
The Story of Australia by Vanessa Collingridge: An Overview of Australian History from Gondwana to the Present Day
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jan 16, 2009
The Picture Books of Graeme Base: Books for Children by Talented Australian Author/Illustrator
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jan 12, 2009
Review -- Australian Marine Life by Graham Edgar: The Plants and Animals of Australia’s Temperate Waters
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Dec 30, 2008
All Our Worldly Goods by Irène Némirovsky: Review of the Classic French Novel by the Author of Suite Française
In: European Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Dec 29, 2008
Review - Science is Golden by Karl Kruszelnicki: Humorous and Entertaining Look at Modern Scientific Trivia
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Dec 19, 2008
Review: Love You Two by Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli: Challenging Teen Novel About Family, Relationships and Truth
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Dec 14, 2008
Book Review - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga: 2008 Man Booker Prize Winning Fiction
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Dec 1, 2008
Book Review: Bambert's Book of Missing Stories: Reinhardt Jung’s Challenging Story for Older Children and Teens
In: European Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 30, 2008
Review: The Hindi-Bindi Club by Monica Pradhan: A Novel About Family Values and Blending East-West Cultures
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 26, 2008
Book Review: Flight of the Hummingbird: A Traditional Parable About Caring for the Environment
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 13, 2008
Book Review: War's End by Victoria Bowen: First World War Fiction for Young Adult Readers
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 11, 2008
Book Review: Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport: New Children’s Picture Book of the Classic Rolf Harris Stockman Song
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 11, 2008
Australian Author Wins 2008 Dylan Thomas Prize: Vietnamese-Australian Writer Nam Le wins Prestigious Literary Award
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 10, 2008
Book Review: Trains and Railways of Australia: Exclusive Collection of Australian Rail Photographs by Jim Powe
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 5, 2008
Book Review - Power Plays by Laurie Oakes: The Real Stories of Australian Politics from Bulletin Columnist
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 5, 2008
Review: A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn: Australian Author’s Debut Crime Novel Set in 1950s South Africa
In: African Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 2, 2008
Review: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta: An Exciting Fantasy Novel by Australian Youth Author
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 27, 2008
Book Review - The Bible Illuminated: The Book: A Contemporary New Testament Bible Publication for Modern Readers
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 27, 2008
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Series Update: Eoin Colfer to Write the Sixth Book in Douglas Adams’ Famous Trilogy
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 22, 2008
Book Review: Cuisine du Moi by Gavin Canardéaux: A Light-Hearted Spoof of Celebrity Chef Cookbooks by Ben Canaider
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 17, 2008
Book Review: The Other Country by Michael Whelan: An Australian Father Shares his Experiences with Autism
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 12, 2008
Review: Women of the Outback by Sue Williams: Profiles of Australian Outback Women
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 7, 2008
Review: The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet: Australian Author Colleen McCullough’s Pride and Prejudice Sequel
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 1, 2008
Book Review: The Steele Diaries by Wendy James: Australian Contemporary Women’s Fiction
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 1, 2008
Australian Christmas Picture Books for Kids: Aussie Versions of New and Popular Christmas Stories for Children
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 22, 2008
Book Review: Lucy Zeezou's Goal: Fun and Inspiring Australian Teen Fiction by Liz Deep-Jones
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 14, 2008
Book Review: East of the Sun by Julia Gregson: A Compelling Tale of Personal Discovery and Friendship
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 14, 2008
Book Review Other People's Diaries by Kathy Webb: Engaging Contemporary Fiction Novel Written by Australian Sisters
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 4, 2008
Book Review: Gold Dust by Kimberley Freeman: Popular Women’s Fiction Title by Australian Author
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Aug 4, 2008
Role of Women in Little Hut of Leaping Fishes: Female Characters in Chiew-Siah Tei’s Novel set in Imperial China
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Aug 4, 2008
Book Review: Little Hut of Leaping Fishes: A Tale of Family Loyalty and Personal Integrity by Chiew-Siah Tei
In: Asian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jul 9, 2008
Book Review: The Tall Man by Chloe Hooper: The Story of Death and Life on Palm Island, Australia
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
May 4, 2008
Book Review: Misconceptions: Sophie Townsend’s Australian Novel About Relationships
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 25, 2008
Review: The Time We Have Taken: Steven Carroll’s Novel Set in the Australian Suburbs
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 25, 2008
Book Review: Love Without Hope: Miles Franklin Literary Award Shortlisted Novel by Rodney Hall
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 21, 2008
Book Review: Landscape of Farewell: Alex Miller’s Novel Shortlisted for Miles Franklin Literary Award
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 19, 2008
Music Theme in Orpheus Lost: The role of Music in Janette Turner Hospital’s 2007 Novel
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 14, 2008
Book Review: Orpheus Lost: Miles Franklin Award Longlisted Novel by Janette Turner Hospital
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 10, 2008
Book Review: Sorry by Gail Jones: Australian Novel Longlisted for 2008 Miles Franklin Literary Award
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Apr 3, 2008
Book Review: The Widow and Her Hero: A Romantic Tale of the Price of Love and Loyalty in Wartime
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 28, 2008
Book Review: The Fern Tattoo: 2008 Miles Franklin Literary Award Nominee by David Brooks
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 13, 2008
Miles Franklin Award Longlist 2008: Longlist Selections for Australia’s Most Significant Literary Award
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Mar 13, 2008
Miles Franklin Literary Award: Australian Book Award for Novels and Plays
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
Jan 30, 2008
Book Review: The Long Walk by Kate Greenwood: An Australian Junior Fiction Novel set during the Great Depression
In: Australian Literature
By: Susan Whelan
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