July 2024 Reading List

Orange Lightning

Explore our top 10 July book picks, including poetry, fiction, anthologies, and insightful essays. Whether you seek adventure, emotional depth, or thoughtful commentary, there's something here for every reader!

1

Tintinnabulum by Judith Beveridge

A poetry collection exploring places, people, and emotions. Must-read for poetry enthusiasts.

2

The Honeyeater by Jessie Tu

Follow a young academic's journey in Taiwan in this captivating second novel by Jessie Tu.

3

Growing Up Indian in Australia edited by Aarti Betigeri

A diverse anthology challenging perceptions of Indian Australians, featuring established and emerging writers.

4

Big Time by Jordan Prosser

A punk breakout novel set in a future autocracy, filled with humor and excitement.

5

The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry

A love story set in the Rocky Mountains in 1891, with rich historical and emotional depth.

6

Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

A multi-generational tale about a wealthy American family and their legacy.

7

Black Witness by Amy McQuire

A powerful collection of essays on media representation and Indigenous storytelling.

8

The Lasting Harm by Lucia Osborne-Crowley

An insightful book on the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, critiquing the criminal justice system.