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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
Books Interviews Mirandi Riwoe on ‘The Burnished Sun’ and the “very difficult magic” of the short story by Dan Shaw We caught up with award-winning author Mirandi Riwoe to chat about The Burnished Sun — a stunning collection of stories…