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Two panels. On the left is a young woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a blue shirt over a white top. On the right is the cover of the book 'Stinkbug'. Against a blue background, a woman is lying face down. There are various bugs around her.
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Book review: Stinkbug, Sinéad Stubbins

Toxic workplace culture from a millennial's point of view.

Ashleigh Meikle

May 27, 2025
The words 'The End' is chalked onto a stone. Smaller stones are around it.
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20 famous closing lines in books

So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?

Thuy On

May 21, 2025
Two panels. On the left is the cover of the book 'I want everything' written in large sans serif font in blue and red against a pink background. On the right is a man with chin length blonde hair wearing a black jacket over blue shirt.
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Book review: I want everything, Dominic Amerena

A debut that tracks authorship and authenticity and the vagaries of the writing life.

Richie Black

May 17, 2025
Two panels. On the left is portrait of a bald man with glasses. He is wearing a white shirt over a black t shirt. On the right is the cover of the book 'The Victoria Principle.' It features cut out shapes of two colourful trees and a two figures walking on a diagonal board.
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Book review: The Victoria Principle, Michael Farrell

A captivating mix of stories, opinions, reminiscences, jokes and unexpected delights – this brilliant collection defies categorisation.

Erich Mayer

May 16, 2025
Two panels. On the left is he cover of a book, 'The Players'. It has an illustration of a woman with orange hair against foliage. On the right is author Deborah Pike. She has wavy brown hair and is wearing a mint coloured shirt and holding a white mug.
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Book review: The Players, Deborah Pike

Youthful connections span time and continents.

Erin Stewart

May 16, 2025
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Woollahra Libraries

Entries Now Open: 2025 Woollahra Digital Literary Award

Calling all digital writers! This national award celebrates Australian writing first published online, with prizes for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and…

Australia

Closes: 14 Aug 2025
The Miles Frankling Literary Award Longlist for 2025 features a diverse range of authors and books. Image: Kimberly Farmer, Unsplash.
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Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025 longlist announced

The prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist for 2025 features 10 diverse novels from across Australia.

David Burton

May 15, 2025
Two panels. On the left is a woman sitting down against a red background. She has wavy blonde hair and is dressed in black. On the right is the cover of a book, 'Rytual'. It has a close up of glistening red lips.
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Book review: Rytuał, Chloe Elisabeth Wilson

Friday night drinks are not what you'd expect at this cult beauty company.

Ella Pilson

May 8, 2025
Two panels. On the left is Laura Elvery, a young woman with her fair hair tied up in a bun. She is wearing a floral top and is smiling. On the right is the cover of the book, 'Nightingale.' Against a yellow background it features a woman holding a lamp against a big letter N in black.
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Book review: Nightingale, Laura Elvery

An ethereal contemplation of death, life and what lies in between.

Christine de Matos

May 6, 2025
Two panels. On the left is a woman wearing a red to[. She has short white hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'My name is Emilia Del Valle". The title is written over a silhouette of a woman in profile. My Name is Emilia Del Valle, Isabel Allende.
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Book review: My Name is Emilia Del Valle, Isabel Allende

The renowned author's latest book echoes her past works.

David Burton

May 6, 2025
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