What We're Reading Now

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
“I became so attached to the characters – I had such empathy for them. This is a beautifully written book that follows a young boy after he miraculously survives an accident. I couldn't put it down.” - Jana Pokorny, fashion director.

Two Turtle Doves by Alex Monroe
“This is the story of Alex Monroe’s creative journey and what ultimately results in beautiful pieces of jewellery.” - Catlyn Mason, fashion office manager.

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
“This novel follows a group of friends from adolescence to middle age as they search for success, love and acceptance. As life goes on, some achieve everything they wanted, others find unlikely, stratospheric success, while others never stop pining for their youth. I’m a sucker for a saga and I love Meg Wolitzer’s writing.” - Anna Saunders, associate editor.

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
“I love this quote from the book: ‘Perfect and bulletproof are seductive, but they don’t exist in the human experience.’ It sums up the essence of this book, which is that vulnerability should not be seen as a weakness. Recommend!” - Apsara Baldovino, senior account manager.

The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker
“In this gripping novel, the disappearance of 15-year-old Nola Kellergan has haunted a small New Hampshire town. The discovery of a body forces the community to confront secrets they’ve kept for decades. Yes, it sounds cliched, but it kept me reading late into the night.” - Daniela Elser, features director.

Eyrie by Tim Winton
“It’s dark but contains amazing, lyrical writing. I was the only one that enjoyed it at my book club, though!" - Anne-Marie Clarke, national advertising manager.

The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe
“This the true story of a mother and son who started their own book club as a way to pass the time while the mother underwent cancer treatment. I was devastated when I finished the book (that's not really a spoiler – see the title!)” - Sherine Youseff, acting beauty director.

Captive: The Story of the Cleveland Abductions by Allan Hall
“I love real-life stories and am fascinated by true crime. I read this book in a day; I couldn't put it down. Although most of us have already read a lot about this case in the media already, this book went much deeper with exclusive interviews with witnesses, neighbours, psychologists, family and police who worked on the case. I liked the analysis of a monster's mind and the wider social context which enabled this crime to occur in a neglected lower socio-economic community.” - Larissa Yu, deputy art director.

Everything is illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
“I don't seem to do too well with reading during the year, but I managed to finish two books on holiday over summer, including this one. It follows an American man on a journey through Ukraine to find the woman whose family saved his grandfather from the Nazis. I swung between 'very amused' and 'incredibly sad' while reading this book.” - Ann Do, art editor.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“For the first time ever I took the time to read this famous French title. It was much more substantial than I expected. What a treat! Fabulous and eccentric, this story is based on a theme easily relatable for children, yet it has a message strong enough for adults to digest, too.” - Bree McDonald, market editor.

Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein
“This non-fiction book offers a glimpse at the seedy side of Japan from an American reporter who worked the crime beat there during the 1990s. It's a fascinating look at the Yakuza, with plenty of intrigue, twists and turns.” - Anne Fullerton, features writer.

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
"An incredible book that demonstrates the power of one. You'll probably know bits of Malala's story already, but this gives real insight into what it's like to grow up as a 16-year old girl in war-torn Pakistan, and the far-reaching consequences of standing up for what you believe in. You'll be mesmerised." - Kate Moffatt, online producer.