‘A spicy examination of the frequently ambivalent, ambiguous and even incongruous ‘tangle’ of eros, libido and romance that we call sex.’
Linda Jaivin, The Saturday Paper
‘Drawing on personal experience, literature, myth, art and philosophy, Young examines how the fragile tension crucial to sexual arousal is akin to a narrative, the way sex highlights the impossibility of knowing another’s pleasure, and how nakedness offers not so much a revelation of someone’s ‘true self’ as an invitation to learn more about that person.’
Fiona Capp, Sydney Morning Herald
‘Erudite.’
John Shand, Times Higher Education
Praise for The Art of Reading:
'For Damon Young, writers are like secret agents gone rogue, grabbing us by the lapels and inviting us into a realm of delicious ambiguity. The Art of Reading is an intimately conspiratorial book — erudite, surprising, and persuasive.’
Henry Hitchings, author of Browse: the world in bookshops
Praise for The Art of Reading:
‘Its short length belies a book heavy with insight, creativity, and wit. To Young’s credit, he treats all types of reading, from scholarly meditation to frivolous binge reading, with seriousness and respect … This literary study is serious but also witty and fun — a tough balance to strike, but Young nails it.’ STARRED REVIEW
Publishers Weekly
Praise for Philosophy in the Garden:
‘This is a gardening book that takes readers not on a walk around great estates but on a tour of great minds … It's a lovely extension on the notion that gardens make you contemplative and in working with the soil you see life's big picture.’
The Daily Telegraph
Praise for Philosophy in the Garden:
‘A gentle dig for ideas about how to live — this book will grow your mind and put a glow in your cheeks.’
Deborah Levy, author of Swimming Home
