Reading with a Writer's Eye

Join our craft-focused book club for writers eager to explore the intricacies of award-winning contemporary novels! 🌟

July's Book: Theory and Practice by Michelle de Kretser
📝 Winner of the Stella Prize – 2025
Set in 1986, this story dives into the vibrant world of Melbourne where a young woman researches Virginia Woolf's novels. While navigating the bohemian scene of St Kilda and her entangled relationship with Kit, her academic aspirations begin to falter.
Theory & Practice is a gripping exploration of desire, jealousy, and the intersection of life and art. Michelle de Kretser's innovative blending of fiction, essay, and memoir pushes the boundaries of storytelling.

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