Ready to support some Aussie talent and discover some fresh reads this February? This month’s line up includes some interesting new reads from romance to science fiction and fantasy.
Whether you’re a fan of emerging indie writers or established voices, these books promise to entertain and inspire readers of all kinds.
Let’s explore what’s new on the shelves this month
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Right Story, Wrong Story: How to Have Fearless Conversations in Hell
In Right Story, Wrong Story, Tyson Yunkaporta builds on the insights of his award-winning book Sand Talk, offering a bold Indigenous perspective on how we navigate the complexities of modern society.
Yunkaporta draws on the Apalech Clan tradition of yarning, where stories help connect individual experiences to a shared narrative.
He speaks with a wide range of people, including economists, ecologists, memory experts, and Elders, to uncover what makes a story “right” or “wrong”.
Dive into this new edition of Right Story, Wrong Story by Tyson Yunkaporta today.
Release date: February 4th 2025
The Clinking
Set in the hauntingly beautiful yet climate-ravaged island of lutruwita, the story follows ecologist Tom, his wife Elena, and their young daughter Orla as they navigate a world teetering on the edge of collapse.
For Tom, the irreversible damage to the environment becomes an all-consuming grief, pushing him to the breaking point. One day, he vanishes without a trace.
Left behind, Elena struggles to piece together her life while providing for Orla, haunted by the question: How do you raise a child in a world that feels broken? Her journey takes her deep into the remote south-west wilderness in search of answers, hope, and the remnants of love she once knew.
Check out The Clinking by Susie Greenhill.
Release date: February 26th 2025
Unfamiliar Shores: Stories
Get ready for 20 stories that are weird, wild, and full of surprises in Peter M. Ball’s latest collection, Unfamiliar Shores.
In this mix of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, you’ll encounter everything from sentient cars hunting for sport to off-duty time travellers stopping Viking invasions.
There’s a cosplayer who becomes a superhero during an alien attack, a cop making a shady deal with the devil, and monster hunters crashing a demonic wedding.
Perfect for fans of stories that are a little dark, a little strange, and always unforgettable.
Start reading Unfamiliar Shores: Stories by Peter M. Ball.
Release date: February 25th 2025
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