Books Lists News 20 of the best books you’ve been meaning to read by Ria Pandey Everyone’s got those books that they’ve been meaning to read for ages, so if you need a sign to get on top of your TBR list — this is it!…
Books Lists News 13 classic books that have infamously been banned by Happy The practice of banning books has been around for as long as books have themselves. We’ve collected a list of the most (in)famous examples! As reported by the Washington Post,…
Books Poetry The 20 best Edgar Allan Poe quotes by Dan Shaw Edgar Allan Poe is as influential as he is mysterious. Though we know little of his life, his words have stood the test of time. Read on for the 20…
Books News The 2022 Miles Franklin longlist has been announced by Dan Shaw The Miles Franklin Literary Award is one of the most prestigious prizes in the local landscape. This year’s longlist features a host of established and emerging talents. Named after one…
Books Interviews Kiran Millwood Hargrave on ‘The Dance Tree’, her spellbinding new novel by Dan Shaw Set 500 years ago yet remarkably prescient, The Dance Tree is the latest immersive and entrancing novel from best-selling author, Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Kiran Millwood Hargrave knows how to put…
Books Interviews Randa Abdel-Fattah on ‘Our Stories’, and diversity in children’s storytelling by Dan Shaw Our Stories is a paradigmatic shift in children’s books — telling warm and funny stories with diversity and belonging at their core. We spoke with series editor and contributor, Randa…
Books Lists The 11 best Charles Dickens books by Dan Shaw No single writer casts a shadow as large as Dickens. But what are the best Charles Dickens books? Let’s dive into his unparalleled catalogue. Despite beginning his career the best…
Books Lists The 35 best apocalyptic novels of all time by Ria Pandey Global catastrophes transform life as we know it. Sound familiar? We’ve collected the best apocalyptic novels of all time. If you needed another reason to have an existential crisis, apocalyptic…
Books News The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022 shortlist has been announced by Dan Shaw The shortlist for the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction has been announced, including Sorrow and Bliss by Sydney-based author, Meg Mason. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the…
Books ‘Sea of Tranquility’: Emily St. John Mandel’s speculative masterstroke by Dan Shaw Despite its grand scope, Sea of Tranquility has familial bonds and thought-provoking themes at its core, underlining Emily St. John Mandel’s status as a speculative virtuoso. On the contents page…
Books News The digital newsletter is back and we are here for it by Tammy Moir Want your inbox flooded with George Saunders’ insights? Curious about Salman Rushdie’s take on Dune? Sounds like the digital newsletter is back. Salman Rushdie emailing out a weekly digital newsletter?…
Books News A new WA residency for international writers has been announced by Tammy Moir The Centre for Stories has announced a new international writing fellowship for writers living outside of Australia, valued at $30,000. Founded by John and Caroline Wood in 2015, the Centre…
Books Lists The 18 best fantasy books of all time by Ria Pandey Fantasy books are some of the most influential cultural touchstones in modern history. Let’s get to know the very best examples of all time. Complex world-building, deeply nuanced character development…
