Romance, ghosts and sex: Something for everyone in this week’s new books

August 7, 2026 · Brisbane Times

Little Sister Bakery
Where Jewish and Middle Eastern baking collides.
After five long years, dive into North Sydney Olympic Pool
North Sydney is finally getting its pool back after a $122 million rebuild. Was it all worth it?
Gelato Messina Circular Quay
Gelato fans are spoilt for choice at this one-stop creamy-things-in-cones shop.
‘This Is Beyond Weird’ – WNBA World Rips Gabby Williams’ Bold Admission About Trans Athletes Amid Sophie Cunningham Drama
Golden State forward Gabby Williams said Thursday she would welcome a transgender teammate or opponent, weighing in on t
‘That Noise Could Get Extremely Loud’ — Mike Tomlin Sends Early Warning to Patriots HC Mike Vrabel In Aftermath of Dianna Russini Scandal
After turning around the franchise and getting back to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots had aspirations to scale