We saw so many great titles come through this month, it was difficult to choose a number one – but here it is: The Pacifist by Mehreen Ahmed. Nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award, Christina Stead Prize & the Historical Fiction Global Award, comes a dark tapestry of nineteenth century Australia, using a touch of magical realism, stream of consciousness writing and super-naturalism. “The Pacifist” reveals Australian author Ahmed’s exceptional flair for narrative storytelling and compellingly memorable characters.