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winter reads

  Who doesn’t love to cosy up with a quirky rom-com on a chilly evening? (No one, that’s who.) McFarlane delivers a lovable character in Harriet Hatley while approaching issues of gaslighting with emotional complexity. . Through Neil the narrator’s  This voice of reason and humour addresses pressing issues including climate change and the #MeToo movement, and reflects on the role of her writing amidst it.   A witty, beautiful exploration of how an unlikely friendship eases a widow’s loneliness and shines light on a once-thought-impossible future. . The sibling novel to takes us on a trip through a thought experiment uncannily close to a world we may face sooner rather than later.   The essays of the under-celebrated 1960s writer Charmian Clift provide a fascinating insight into the socio-political landscape of 1960s Australia through the lens of a woman who was of, and ahead of, her time.   This dark, delectable novel is set around an artistic family and the unfolding of a weekend of which Mendelson delivers raw, toxic familial dynamics.   Novak flawlessly accounts the horrors many endure when navigating the societal expectations of our twenties. Equally as funny as it is smart, her delightful lead character Penny will capture your heart. $32.99. Offering a different kind of love story, between a father and daughter, this is a beautiful work of love, loss and the fragility of time. Have a loved one on stand-by for a hug.   With her understanding of the nuances of family life and eagle-eyed observations of the everyday, Tyler’s latest saga takes the reader through life with the Garrett family as they negotiate the relationships that have formed them and the love that binds them.

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