Critics’ Picks review - The Salt Path Have you ever just started walking to see what you'd find? One of our librarians reflects on his own journeys while exploring Raynor Winn's inspiring book. Read more State Library of NSW
Critics’ Picks review - Wintering A thylacine sighting isn't the most unexpected or shocking event in Krissy Kneen's latest title in the Critics' Picks collection. Read more State Library of NSW
Critics' Picks review - The Trauma Cleaner A librarian finds compassion in this Critics' Picks exploration of an extraordinary life in death, decay and disaster that was shortlisted for the 2019 National Biography Award. Read more State Library of NSW
Critics' Picks review - Argh! There's a Skeleton Inside You! One of our librarians (and her four-year-old) explores Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost's journey inside the human body in a Critics' Picks review for kids (and big kids). Read more State Library of NSW
Critics’ Picks review - Fast times and excellent adventures A Critics' Picks review finds the surprising history of the '80s in James King's eye opening and affectionate study of the rise of the teen film. Read more State Library of NSW
Critics' Picks review - God Is Good for You In this Critics' Picks review, political journalist Greg Sheridan examines the state of Christianity in the West and interviews some of Australia's most prominent politicians. Read more State Library of NSW
Critics’ Picks review – The Land Before Avocado Do you remember a time before the Internet? Richard Glover does, along with our Critics' Picks reviewer in this blast from the past. Read more State Library of NSW
Critics' Picks review - Sad topographies While looking at a map of Australia, Damien Rudd happened upon Mount Hopeless in the Flinders Ranges. A librarian finds his way through this disenchated traveller's guide in a Critics' Picks review. Read more State Library of NSW