Too Much Lip

A gritty and darkly humorous novel, winner of the Miles Franklin Award, follows Kerry Salter, a queer First Nations Australian woman, as she returns to her hometown to face her family and protect their ancestral land. Confronted with familial tensions, the threat of development, and personal bonds, Kerry navigates a whirlwind of emotions and histories that challenge her sense of identity and belonging. The story explores themes of heritage, reconciliation, and love, set against the vivid backdrop of Bundjalung country.