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November Book of the Month
The Coin
By Yasmin Zaher
In Zaher’s debut novel The Coin, a Palestinian woman moves to New York to work as an English teacher in a school of marginalised young people. This is a clever, somewhat surreal and trippy critique of capitalism, a novel about obsession, cleanliness and queerness, and a vital story of oppression, colonialism and racism. Yes … it tackles all of that in this slim volume that had me captivated from start to finish. Birken bags, trust funds and Korean skin care regimes are only the surface of this deep, utterly original and moving work which details one woman’s unravelling. I’m not entirely sure what to compare this too, but it reminded me at times of Thunderhead, My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Minor Detail.
– STEPH –
$24.99
November Book of the Month
Words to Sing the World Alive
This gorgeous anthology emphasises the significance of indigenous languages through the voices of 40 incredible First Nations writers. It is a celebration of language, story, generation and Country. Some of these works are known and some have never been seen before. The works explore the sound of language, how the words form on the tongue, the use of breath, the importance of listening, the distinctions of regions and much more.
Through the experiences of the writers and their unique connection to language, we as readers gain insight and understanding into culture and connection and the richness that indigenous language provides. Imbued with meaning and familiarity, this collection highlights the need to retain and learn about indigenous language in a world that is threatening its longevity and exists as a reminder that it will not be silenced. Educational, moving and necessary, everyone should read this!
– RUBY –
$34.99
Come and meet Hazel, who’s nine; Poky, who is a feelings echidna (which means he changes colour depending how Hazel is feeling); Odette a pademelon, (something like a very, very small kangaroo); Walter, a grumpy wombat and Tiny, a honey possum so tiny, she travels by pocket.
This delightful band of friends all live together in a Treehouse. This is their first book and it is wonderful. Each chapter is a day in the life of Hazel and her friends and each has something to solve or something to share, like if you’re feeling in the clums, why not write a list of 15 cheery things?
I have been a fan of Zanni Louise for some time and this, paired with the gorgeous illustrations of Judy Watson, is a future ‘Classic’. A must have for any small person’s library. It is quintessentially Australian but infused with Winnie the Pooh and Gumnut vibes.
– ROBERT –
$19.99
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