Fiction
My 5 best books of 2025, from poetry to politics
For this ArtsHub reviewer, the best books of the year ran from compelling fiction and poetry to a dictionary of…
The Endless Sky review: Di Morrissey delivers an endearing outback saga
Prolific Australian author Di Morrissey returns with her 31st novel, cleverly blending adventure, mystery and media-world drama.
The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing
The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.
How to hone a passion for writing into an industry-ready practice
The University of Queensland’s Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing provides writers of every medium with the skills and connections…
The Hiding Place review: a wicked satire of modern life
In Kate Mildenhall's crime novel The Hiding Place, being a good person is harder than you think.
Why do we love Helen Garner so much?
From Monkey Grip to How to End a Story, Helen Garner has been writing with clear-eyed precision for the better…
Time Rider review: Blink-182's Tom Delonge serves up sci-fi thriller packed with lore
If Twelve Monkeys and The Terminator could merge with the world’s coolest motorbike, the end result might resemble the novel…
The Transformations review: Andrew Pippos crafts a rich and realistic mid-life awakening
In The Transformations, Andrew Pippos deftly explores a journalist's personal metamorphosis.
The Underworld review: Sophie Laguna goes deep
Sophie Laguna's latest novel The Underworld is a deft exploration of identity, fear and mythology.
Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2025 winners announced
The six winning authors receive $80,000 each, which like the $5000 received by all the shortlisted writers, is tax free.