The Latest in Non-Fiction

Walking: One Step At A Time | Erling Kagge | $24.99 | Penguin |

A practised walker, Kaage has walked to both the North and South Poles and the summit of Everest. This book is not a guide or instruction manual, but a collection of observations and ideas gleaned from his experiences. It is a lyrical essay on walking, journeying and distance, speed and exploration. “The thing is, the world remains unexplored because the world is changing all the time but also because there’s always a new way to see everything”. Like his book on silence, Walking is a quiet inspiration.

The Little Girl on the Ice Floe: A Memoir | Adelaide Bon | $35.00 | Hachette |

A harrowing account of Bon’s sexual assault at age nine and a courageous exploration of the aftermath of trauma which presents us with the often unseen details of being a survivor. When Bon has the opportunity to confront the man who abused her, she offers a glaring insight into the woefully unprepared legal system which lets down so many abuse victims. Whilst this book is difficult to read and utterly heartbreaking, it is a powerfully important testimony that needs to be read.