A novel of connection, loss and healing. Set in rural Australia, this book by Jumaana Abdu is an honest and thought-provoking narrative about the power of language, community care and multicultural identity. Grieve, love and laugh with Aliyah and her friends and family as she reconnects with her faith and finds community in a new home.

Amy Thunig’s book Tell Me Again is heartbreaking, inspiring and filled with so much love. This memoir shares Amy journey through childhood and adolescence with parents who struggled with addiction, poverty and incarceration. Given the traumatic events of her past, Amy’s love for her family and generous spirit is truly inspirational. There is a lot to learn from Amy.

From the ashes, the phoenix rises and the same can be said for Rosie Waterland. Turning a colourful life and a love of writing into a career, Rosie bravely shares her story of being “The anti-cool girl”. After trying so hard for years to be “cool” she comes full circle to realise that “anti-cool” is exactly who she is and who she wants to be.

A powerful love letter to nature and indigenous teachings and knowledge of land, this book explores the relationship between western notions of science and indigenous worldviews. Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us that plants and animals are some of our oldest teachers, she inspires us to reconnect with nature and to learn from the myriad of gifts it can provide.

This powerful book is a selection of 1,118 letters, Gillian Anderson curated of sexual fantasies from women and genderqueer people. An inspiring read that is redefining women’s sexuality. Find liberation amongst the stories shared by those all over the globe, reducing shame and judgement about our most deepest and intimate fantasies and desires.

A fierce activist for feminist concerns and making voices heard, Jessica highlights the true ick that women are facing daily in their surrounds and makes the reader reflect on theirs and others behaviours and ways of moving through life.

A powerful and shocking feminist rage novel you won’t be able to put down! Nightbitch is a comical and thrilling story of an artistic feminine woman finding her place as a new mother. Unique and outrageous, Rachel Yoder comments on women’s roles in society and the demands of motherhood and the emotional and domestic unpaid labour. An absolutely must read that will never stop thinking about (and telling everyone about!)

Never will a book leave you so torn open and change your views on loving and grieving like this book! A truly colourful story of a remarkable woman who shot into fame for winning “Alone” Australia, but who’s journey was well and truly a rollercoaster well before the show aired. Gina is a 3^rd generation author and a lyrical storyteller. She takes the reader on adventures growing up on Yuin Country, South Coast NSW right through to the dancefloors of Oxford Street in the Early 90’s during the height of the AIDS epidemic and across the globe to tracking school. Have tissues on hand!

This is a riveting, horrifying and at times enraging look at how medicine has failed women throughout history to modern day. Drawing from old case reports and medical textbooks, Cowen illuminates the narratives around women’s bodies, women’s health, women’s needs & desires.

This is a thought provoking , engaging and vital book. It is structured around key themes such as cultural appropriation, the weaponization of victimhood, and the systemic inequalities that women of colour face. An essential exploration encouraging readers to confront the complexities of race and gender with its unflinching honesty challenging us to reflect on our own biases.

Many people think you can get the gist of this book by reading Gemma’s article featured in Harper’s Bazaar in 2017, however, her follow up book to the article is well worth the read. There are many fantastic quotes to reflect on, but the biggest take away is making the invisible, visible. The domestic labour divide is visible and correctable, emotional labour, not so easily defined, until now. “Emotional labour is emotional management and life management combined. It is the unpaid, invisible work we do to keep those around us comfortable and happy.” If the well thumbed copy from the library is anything to go by, this book resonates!

This book invites us to question the way we have been taught to think of value. It is well researched and sheds a timely light on the hidden toll of emotional labour. It clearly articulates the gender bias and misogyny underlying what the author calls “extractive emotional capitalism.” The book investigates the roots of gender inequality but also provides answers to the concern.

This short book is an engaging, rigorous and hard read about how the legal systems response fails rape survivors. The book chronicles some of the author’s clients’ experiences and calls for urgent system change, although does not provide any solutions.

Discussing sex miseducation, the origins of insecure sexuality, attachment theory and more, Casey draws inspiration from her personal journey , academic research and community cultivated knowledge. Framed by anti-oppressive and trauma informed practise this book is an absolute must read.

A heartfelt, sincere, straightforward, and practical book that has started a global movement to end abuse. Written by a man for men, there is however, something in this book for everyone about healthy relationships with its honest depiction of healing being messy, raw, vulnerable and taking time.

. In 2021, Grace’s name became well known, as the recipient of the “Australian of the Year” award for her advocacy of sexual assault survivors, particularly those who were sexually assaulted in institutional settings. Grace’s story is bold, brave and breaking all in one. Grace has set up the Grace Tame Foundation to campaign and fund initiatives which work to prevent and respond to the sexual abuse of children.

A thorough and very well researched book which brings gender data bias to the forefront of public discourse. Covering public transport, urban design, the dangerous gap in health care and more, this book is a significant call to action, awareness & advocacy to create a more inclusive world for the 50% of women who inhabit the planet.

This is a powerful book, packed with academic theory. Blending fiction and non fiction sources, the experiences of trans people are real, nuanced and complex. Ultimately a call to trans activism and social change, this wont be an easy read for everyone, but it is well worth it.

A well-researched book about hormonal cycle syncing for the menstrual cycle which is packed with extensive information for women’s wellbeing. Encouraging, validating and nurturing, this book honours the power of cycles.

An absolute essential read! Informative, insightful, accessible and incredibly honest and personal.