A landmark selection of outstanding stories from one of Australia's finest writersCarmel Bird is acknowledged as one of the masters of short story writing in Australia. She is one of the most exciting, original and electrifying writers around.This collection brings together the best of her short stories to date. Stories to beguile, bedazzle, disturb and amuse. Stories that nudge reality's farthest borders, explore history's darkest moments, and redefine the human spirit's infinite capacity for wonder - and love.Through the shimmering veil of fiction, Carmel Bird gives us a world that is both whimsical and profound, and unquestionably her own.'I think Carmel Bird's stories are terrific, and the first thing any review should say is, simply, buy them.' Sydney Morning Herald'These short stories are of the rare sort that you should avoid reading aloneä´hey] are about people we could never have guessed were so loveable.' The Australian
Carmel Bird
Child Of The Twilight
$10.00 – Paperback book / Harper Collins
′It is strange and fascinating to me to think of people -- Avila in particular -- praying me into existence.′
Sydney Peony Kent is nineteen years old. She was a longed-for IVF baby, ′product of an unknown egg and unk... Buy or find out more →
Essential Bird
$24.95 – Paperback book / Harper Collins
A landmark selection of outstanding stories from one of Australia's finest writersCarmel Bird is acknowledged as one of the masters of short story writing in Australia. She is one of the most exciting, original and elect... Buy or find out more →
Cape Grimm
$22.95 – Paperback book / Harper Perennial
A novel of dangerous obsessions and strange love from a Miles Franklin Award shortlisted author. On the far northwest coast of Tasmania at Cape Grimm lies the isolated and idiosyncratic community of Skye, which practises... Buy or find out more →
Writing The Story Of Your Life
$24.99 – Paperback book / Harper Collins
Ever wanted to write your life story but not known where to start? Made a start but not sure where to go next? Writing the Story of Your Life is full of down to earth advice, inspirational references and suggestions, and... Buy or find out more →
Bluebird Cafe
$18.95 – Paperback book / New Directions
Allegorical novel set in a deserted copper mining town in Tasmania focusing on the Bluebird Cafe and the theme park where the town and cafe are replicated. A native of Tasmania, the author has published one previous nove... Buy or find out more →
Open For Inspection
$18.95 – Paperback book / Harper Collins
Sassy freelance journalist Courtney Frome is on assignment counting bathrooms for the property pages. For Courtney the world of expansive bay views and renovator's delights is just another job €¦ until Lizzy Candy is di... Buy or find out more →