With a federal election just around the corner, we at Text wholeheartedly support a vote for one of these wonderful May new releases.
Run for the Hills
by Kevin Wilson
A road trip across America brings a family together in this raucous and moving new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to See Here.
‘A work of genius: surprising, funny, sad, and completely original…Wilson is a fantastic talent…We need novels like this urgently.’ Nick Hornby on Nothing to See Here
Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight
by David A. Kessler
Almost one in three Australians struggles with obesity and its related health conditions. With the rising global popularity of appetite suppressant drugs such as Ozempic, there couldn’t be a better time for a deep dive into this most talked about current health issue.
‘A great read! Really excellent stuff. Kessler brilliantly walks the tightrope between the hype and the criticism around the new weight-loss drugs – weaving personal stories with superbly accessible science. An important and illuminating book.’ Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People
The Edge of Everything
by Miranda Luby
A heartwarming contemporary young adult novel that features a grieving girl trying to make sense of the loss of her brother, an injured endangered bird and a love triangle. From the author of the Text Prize-shortlisted novel, Sadie Starr’s Guide to Starting Over.
‘Devastating, honest, surprisingly funny and hopeful. I loved it from the first page.’ Megan Williams
The Question of Palestine
by Edward W. Said
NEW EDITION
A groundbreaking account of the history of Palestine by one of the world’s most eloquent scholars of the Middle East. Featuring a new introduction by American literary critic Saree Makdisi, Said’s nephew.
‘For those of us who see the struggle between Eastern and Western descriptions of the world as both an internal and an external struggle, Edward Said has for many years been an especially important voice.’ Salman Rushdie
Our May new releases are available in print and ebook from all good booksellers.
