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Sporty romances to get in the Olympic spirit
With the 2024 Paris Olympics fully underway, even those of us who don't normally follow sports are feeling the olympic spirit! Whether you've discovered a sudden new interest in a niche sport (sharp shooting, for instance . . . ), are obsessively tuning in to see a certain team, or are just enjoying the highlights and reactions on social media, these books are the perfect companions for your Olympic viewing.
Sports romance is an exploding subgenre that's been taking readers…
The best of the rest – more great Australian books of the 21st century
In response to the lack of Australian authors in the recent New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century we were inspired to put together our own list of the best Australian literature of the 21 century.
We reached out to members of the Australian literary community, from writers to publishers and our own passionate booksellers, asking them to nominate their favourite Australian books, published since 2000. Those votes led to our list of the 30 Best Australian…
Alexis Wright wins the 2024 Miles Franklin Literary Award
Alexis Wright has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award, for her novel Praiseworthy. In winning this year’s award, Wright joins a distinguished group of two-time winners including Michelle de Kretser, Kim Scott, Thomas Keneally and Patrick White. Wright previously won the award in 2007 for her novel, Carpentaria.
On winning the award, Wright said: 'I am both amazed and humbled to win the 2024 Miles Franklin Award for Praiseworthy. To win…
Cookbooks that bring Melbourne's best food to your home - Part 2
Melbourne is home to famous chefs and restaurants, with a foodie culture that gets excited about everything from tiny bakeries to degustation fine dining. And now that more and more of Melbourne's culinary icons are releasing cookbooks, it's possible to get that gourmet experience from the comfort of your own kitchen!
This round-up has exciting new releases that are already flying off shelves, as well as beautiful books from the past few years that you might have missed. And make…
The 2024 National Biography Award Winner
The State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW) has announced Lamisse Hamouda’s 'powerfully told' and 'accomplished' debut memoir, The Shape of Dust, as the winner of this year’s $25,000 National Biography Award. Inner Song by Jillian Graham was also announced as the winner of the 2024 Michael Crouch Award for a debut work.
The Shape of Dust tells the story of Lamisse’s father, Australian–Egyptian citizen Hazem Hamouda, who was wrongfully detained in an Egyptian gaol, and of her mission…
Sporty books to get kids excited about the Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are here! Whether you’re setting alarms to and getting up early to watch, or simply waiting for the highlights to appear on social media, there’s no better time to dive into these exciting, sporty books, perfect for both children and young adults. Biographies, graphic novels, picture books and more, there’s something here for lovers of all sports.
A highlight of our favourites
Kid Olympians by Robin Stevenson, illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true…
The 2024 Booker Prize longlist
The longlist for the 2024 Booker Prize has been announced! It features three debut novels and six previously nominated writers, plus the newest book from Australian author, Charlotte Wood. The novels include blackly comic page-turners, multigenerational epics, meditations on the pain of exile – plus a crime caper, a spy thriller, an unflinching account of girls’ boxing and a reimagining of a 19th-century classic.
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
Held by Anne Michaels
Best Australian books of the 21st century
The literary world has been buzzing with conversations about The New York Times’ recently announced 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. As fierce advocates for Australian literature we were disappointed not to see any of our own remarkable writers on the list . . . and as fierce advocates for Australian literature we’ve decided to do something about it.
We reached out to members of the Australian literary community, from writers to publishers and our own passionate…
Best Australian books of the 21st century – Part 3
The literary world has been buzzing with conversations about The New York Times’ recently announced 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. As fierce advocates for Australian literature we were disappointed not to see any of our own remarkable writers on the list . . . and as fierce advocates for Australian literature we’ve decided to do something about it.
We reached out to members of the Australian literary community, from writers to publishers and our own passionate…
Explore Ancient Egypt with these captivating books
With the arrival of the Pharaoh exhibit at the NGV, with fun activities and kids-themed facts spread throughout, there’s no better time for your child to fully indulge in the magic and mystery of Ancient Egypt. This range of stories, activity books, myths and history books has something perfect for all ages, so you can reignite your own curiosity, too!
No matter how you developed your interest in Ancient Egypt – whether it was through watching Dreamwork’s Prince of Egypt, …
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