Book Review: The Anxious Generation
Posted 14th January 2026
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‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt explores the rise of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges among young people in the era of smartphones and social media. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and neuroscience, Haidt argues that a “phone-based childhood” has fundamentally changed how children grow, play, and connect. The book offers both a diagnosis of the problem and a call to restore balance by reintroducing more independence, play, and real-world interaction into kids’ lives.
Book Review: Conspiracy Nation
Posted 24th September 2025
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Did some Australians go a bit nutty after the COVID-19 pandemic, or was there always a conspiratorial streak in Australia? Journalists Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson explore this topic in a new book about Australian conspiracy theories.
Book Review: The Penguin History of Modern Russia
Posted 26th December 2023
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Robert Service’s “The Penguin History of Modern Russia” is an excellent introduction to a globally important but frequently misunderstood nation.
A History of the Dunvegan Estate, Macleod
Posted 2nd June 2023
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My local history book has been published and copies are now available for sale.
Book Review: Daniel Andrews
Posted 24th May 2023
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Sumeyya Ilanbey’s biography of Victorian premier Daniel Andrews is insightful and considered; providing a detailed portrait of one of Australia’s most powerful provincial leaders.