The Knowing

Madeleine Ryan

‘The vignette-style chapters address timely topics such as capitalism, feminism, burnout, addiction, work culture, relationships and women’s bodily autonomy … The Knowing will resonate with readers of autofiction and those who enjoyed Ryan’s debut, offering a thought-provoking exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of modern life.’

Kate Dunphy, Books+Publishing

‘Full of effortless humour, all-too-relatable moments, and a metaphysical realisation regarding first-world problems, The Knowing is an easy, addictive read about womanhood, relationships, social media, and body image … Ryan speaks to the reader in a way that makes you feel seen, heard, and truly understood.’

Aurelia Orr, Readings

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Praise for A Room Called Earth:

‘As an autistic woman, I rarely see myself in novels, let alone ones that are by us and for us. A Room Called Earth spoke to me on every page.’

Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times

Praise for A Room Called Earth:

‘A Room Called Earth is visceral and voluptuous … The book is a quiet celebration of holding dear to the space within yourself and if you look beyond your skin, how earth itself can bring comfort and wonder.’

Thuy On, The Sydney Morning Herald

Praise for A Room Called Earth:

‘Instead of keeping us at arm’s length, Ryan’s narrator allows us to loiter in her brain the entire time, with no feelings or thoughts off-limits. What unfolds is an act of radical generosity. It’s less unfiltered stream of consciousness and more a continuous hum of deeply flawed, compassionate, curious, unpredictable thoughts that reveal a neurodivergent worldview.’

Nathania Gilson, The Saturday Paper

Praise for A Room Called Earth:

‘Extraordinary … The dazzling directness of her prose opens thrilling new doors into the female experience of the sexual, spiritual, and social worlds … The smart, magical voice Madeleine Ryan has found in A Room Called Earth is unlike anything else you’ll find this year.’

Helen Brown, The Independent

‘Soul medicine for the smartphone weary. Modern-day fears and eternal longings are fashioned into an astonishing, one-of-a-kind literary bouquet. Timely. Unflinching. Life-affirming. Brilliant.’

Matthew Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook and We Are the Light

From the author of A Room Called Earth, a brilliant new novel about the mess that comes before salvation.

Camille lives in the country.

She’s forgotten her phone.

She’s taking the train to work.

She’s got period pain.

She can’t escape herself … or her toxic boss, Holly. And it’s Valentine’s Day.

The Knowing is a day in the life of a woman who goes to work as usual while dreaming of more.

Kate Dunphy, Books+Publishing

Aurelia Orr, Readings

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Praise for A Room Called Earth:

‘As an autistic woman, I rarely see myself in novels, let alone ones that are by us and for us. A Room Called Earth spoke to me on every page.’

Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times

Praise for A Room Called Earth:

Thuy On, The Sydney Morning Herald

Praise for A Room Called Earth:

Nathania Gilson, The Saturday Paper

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Helen Brown, The Independent

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Format:Paperback

Size: 216mm × 135mm

Extent:256pp

ISBN (13):9781761380198

RRP:$29.99

Pub date:4 Feb 2025

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Madeleine Ryan

Madeleine Ryan is an Australian writer, director, and author. Her articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, SBS, Vogue, The Daily Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Vice. She is currently working on the screen adaptation of her first novel, A Room Called Earth. Madeleine lives in rural Victoria.

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