As winter sets in there’s no substitute for a comfy couch, a cup of tea and a good book. Sadly, Text can’t help you out with the furniture or the hot beverage, but we’ve got you covered on reading material…
Edie Tells a Lie
by Ingrid Laguna
After inventing a story to make her family seem more exciting to her friends, Edie finds an old letter from a famous Polish ancestor and learns about her remarkable great aunt and her family’s Polish history. But, after her lie, will anyone believe her?
‘A tender heartfelt story about making mistakes and facing up to the consequences – filled with humour, hope and authenticity.’ Karys McEwen, author of All the Little Tricky Things
The Far Side of the Moon and Other Stories
by Jana Wendt
A razor-sharp debut story collection from one of the most notable figures in Australian media. Jana Wendt’s stories are polished and exuberant, rich with distinctive voices and precise details. Perfect for fans of Deborah Levy, Margaret Drabble and Muriel Spark.
‘A masterfully wrought series of portraits: wise, elegant and surprising.’ Amanda Lohrey, Miles Franklin Award-winning author of The Labyrinth
The Pearl of Tagai Town
by Lenora Thaker
A sweeping, heart-warming and ultimately triumphant story of the life of a young Torres Strait Islander woman from Tagai Town, a shantytown on the northeastern coast of Australia, in the decades before, during and after World War II.
‘A cultural perspective and rich language unique in Australian literature. I love Lenora Thaker’s wonderful novel.’ Julie Janson, acclaimed author of Benevolence
My Sister
by Emmanuelle Salasc
Translated by Penny Hueston
Intriguing and suspenseful psychological fiction set in a dystopian near future in which surveillance and isolation dominate daily life, from the award-winning author of One Day I’ll Tell You Everything.
‘At once an ecological dystopia and a domestic drama, My Sister is an impressive psychological thriller…The reader is left in awe. This is an encounter with a major writer.’ La Croix
Our July new releases are available in print and ebook from all good booksellers.
