‘Michelle de Kretser is to my mind one of the finest writers alive and Theory & Practice a lightning strike of a book.’ —Ali Smith 

Michelle de Kretser selects fifteen short books to celebrate the forthcoming publication of her new novel,Theory and Practice.

WIN A SIGNED COPY Order Theory & Practice by Feb 27 for the chance to win a signed copy! Winners will be contacted via email following the competition close.

Michelle de Kretser also recommends Jean Rhys, After Leaving Mr McKenzie and Vigdis Hjorth, A House in Norway - these are currently unavailable on Bookshop.org



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