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What we’re reading: Morrison, Chan

Each week our wonderful staff share the books that they've been enjoying.

Baz has been reading A Mercy by Toni Morrison

One of the things I want most from the fiction I read is to be surprised – and I don’t mean by a twist, not that kind of surprise. It’s one of Morrison’s qualities that I like most. I…

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Perplexing puzzles to put you to the test

It's Puzzle Day! Today is a day to celebrate the joy puzzles bring us and the benefits they have on our mental development! And whether you like solving murders, solving riddles or relaxing with a jigsaw puzzle, you'll find something to help celebrate the day here!

For the murder mystery lovers

Murdle by G. T. Karber

Bored of Wordle? Try…

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The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2025 shortlists

Exciting news! The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2025 shortlist has just been announced.

The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards were inaugurated by the Victorian Government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. The awards are administered by the Wheeler Centre on behalf of the Premier of Victoria. Discover the shortlists below!

Prize for fiction shortlist

The Burrow by Melanie…

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