Little World: A Novel by Josephine Rowe

Little World: A Novel by Josephine RoweA mesmerising tale from one of Australia's literary stars Longlisted for the 2026 Miles Franklin Award 'He has no notion of how to care for a saint. Even a small one. Does not even believe Still. Catholic or not. You don't turn away a saint.' In the north western corner of 1950s Australia, a saint arrives at the home of a retired engineer, who unwittingly becomes her custodian. A girl of indeterminate age, her body remains as it was when she died,

Philip has received multiple accolades

A compelling debut in poetic prose

Talaga reminds us

irreverent epic from a singularly brilliant new voice in fiction

the pair grows closer

But she is also sceptical

the accomplished thief

Many readers will encounter this "almost private" book as the mirror they've been walking past their whole lives

It was due the next day

text-indent:0pt} 26 January has no claim to be celebrated as Australia Day

And I hope you'd never be so foolish as to wish him a 'Merry Christmas'

East is a must-have whether you're vegan