Reviews Archives

"A timely reminder of the importance of making a stand on the things that really matter ..." Ben Hunter reviews Shell by Kristina Olsson. Read more

The day that turns a life upside down usually starts like any other, but what happens the day after? Booktopia's Robert O'Hearn reviews Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales Read more

Booktopia's Ben Hunter reviews Michael Connelly's new book, Dark Sacred Night Read more

"Every page throbs with a fierce love of literature, as well as a deep respect for the art of writing." Sarah McDuling reviews The Girl on the Page by John Purcell Read more

A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult Review by Ben Hunter A thump of energy from the get-go, A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult is focused on a sole-surviving women’s health clinic in a deep-south state. A “pro-life” gunman has stormed the place and is now deep in a hostage crisis. Each of these hostages has an urgent and moving story to tell, most of all Wren, who came that day past a se... Read more

"A story about pain and violence and how it can echo through generations ..." - Sarah McDuling reviews The Lost Man by award-winning author Jane Harper Read more

"Stunning, exquisite and absolutely perfect in every way " - Sarah McDuling reviews Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor. Read more

Booktopia's Robert O'Hearn reviews '21 Lessons for the 21st Century', the new book from the multi million copy bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari Read more

Booktopia's Sam Joice reviews three great new reads - a romance, a cosy crime mystery and a dual timeline historical. Read more

Booktopia's Ben Hunter gives us his thoughts on the books he has been reading this month. Read more