Circe takes centre stage, Anzac books for kids, and the winner of the Vogel's Literary Award

The Book Show

English - April 24, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Circe, from Homer's Odyssey, is thought to be the first witch in Western literature. In Madeline Miller's new novel, the sorceress takes centre stage. Also, picture books about World War One and the winner of the Vogel's Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript.