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Happy’s Best New Books (7th March – 13th March)
Updated weekly by the fine folk at Happy Mag, these are the best new books that this week has to offer from Australia and around the world!
Elena Ferrante – In the Margins
It’s always fascinating when authors reflect on their practice. And in this new collection from Elena Ferrante, she discusses the influences that made her the writer she is today, makes observations on the importance of reading, and presents a discussion on prominent women in literature, among other topics. A dazzling and inspired collection from one of modern literature’s leading lights.
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ELENA FERRANTE
IN THE MARGINS
Fernanda Melchor – Paradais
Paradais marks the return of the award-winning Mexican author, Fernanda Melchor. This unsparing examination of class and violence in Mexico is illuminated by the story of two teenagers — Franco and Polo — who lurk on the fringes of their communities and come from opposite ends of the socio-economic spectrum. Together, they embark on a course of action to fulfil their horrific desires. A brutal, feverish novel, it’s far from a comfortable read, yet one that will live long in your imagination.
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FERNANDA MELCHOR
PARADAIS
Duane Hamacher, with Elders and Knowledge Holders – The First Astronomers
In The First Astronomers, Duane Hamacher — under the guidance of six First Nations Elders — sheds light on the ancient and continuous knowledge that Indigenous peoples from around the world possess about the stars. The book represents a paradigmatic shift in our understanding of First Nations science and shows that there’s much that can be understood about our climate change-affected world through the observance of these traditions.
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DUANE HAMACHER, WITH ELDERS AND KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS
THE FIRST ASTRONOMERS
Björn Natthiko Lindeblad – I May be Wrong
With praise from His Holiness The Dalai Lama, I May Be Wrong from former forest monk Björn Natthiko Lindeblad contains deep and practical examples of wisdom. His method, however, is not didactic. Instead, it offers advice on how to approach challenging realities of modern existence, with a focus on the acceptance of spontaneous thoughts, whether they be negative or positive.
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BJÖRN NATTHIKO LINDEBLAD
I MAY BE WRONG
Graeme Simsion – The Novel Project
Writing a book is the dream of many, but the simple and unavoidable question lingers: where on earth do you start? Well, a good way to kick off your journey is by asking Graeme Simsion — a prolific best-selling author who’s been plying his trade for decades. In The Novel Project, he breaks down what might look like an Everest-sized mission into small, logical — and most importantly — “completeable” steps. A great guide for anyone looking to understand how to take a book-writing project from A to Z.
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GRAEME SIMSION
THE NOVEL PROJECT
Isaac Stone Fish – America Second
With a playful twist on an immortal Trumpism, Isaac Stone Fish lifts the lid on the Chinese Communist Party’s far-reaching influence in the American political system. A tale of corruption, cultural misunderstanding, and ultimately, a warning unfolds in this comprehensive exposé. And though the focus is on the relationship between China and the U.S., the implications stretch far beyond the borders of these two superpowers.
