THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA IN 100 OBJECTS by Toby Creswell, Penguin Viking.

From a necklace of Tasmanian tiger teeth to Julia Gillard’s spectacles, this is the history of Australia in 100 incredibly diverse objects. Number 40 is a locket containing a lock of boxer Les Darcy’s hair, a beautiful love story. Dip in, dip out, or read right through this treasure trove.