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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
Two panels - on the left a Caucasian man in front of some foliage with short blond hair and a green crew neck sweater with his face turned to the right of the frame, on the right a book cover with an abstract red, orange and sky blue wash, plus a big blue splodge lake-like design ringing in thick black design in the centre. The title Saturation is across the bottom and the author name William Lane across the top.
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Book review: Saturation, William Lane

A derivative dystopian political thriller. 

Ash Brom

May 1, 2025
Six panels. The top three comprise a man and two women, the bottom comprise a man and two women.
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Actors championing Australian short stories

Love short stories and want to hear them read by professional actors on stage? Come to Newtown or listen to…

Thuy On

Apr 29, 2025
Two panels. On the left is author Chris Flynn, who is bald and wearing a white shirt. On the right is the cover of his book, 'Orpheus Nine.' Against a blue background there is a black and white illustration of children with their mouths open.
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Book review: Orpheus Nine, Chris Flynn

A disaster novel, but one with a sense of playfulness.

Nina Culley

Apr 29, 2025
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Book review: The Butterfly Women, Madeleine Cleary

A serial killer loose on the streets of 19th century Melbourne.

Ella Pilson

Apr 29, 2025
Two panels. On the left is author Wendy Parkins. She has auburn hair and is dressed in black. On the right is the cover of her book, with 'The Defiance of Frances Dickinson' written on a scrap of paper.
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Book review: The Defiance of Frances Dickinson, Wendy Parkins

A tale of domestic violence and divorce that is as relevant now as it was nearly two centuries ago.

Catherine C Turner

Apr 23, 2025
Two panels. On the left is Katie Kitamura, an Asian woman who is wearing black and has one of her hands propped on her chin. On the right is the cover of her book 'Audition.'. The title is in colourful font against a black background.
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Book review: Audition, Katie Kitamura

Competing narratives and slippery notions of truth.

David Burton

Apr 23, 2025
Audience listening to presentation. Live & Local. Sydney Writers' Festival.
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Live & Local returns in Sydney Writers' Festival 2025

Highlights of the 28th edition of the Live & Local program.

Allison Dickie

Apr 23, 2025
Two panels. On the left is author Gretchen Shirm. She is in profile shot, looking over to her left. She has long brown hair and is wearing a black top. On the right is the cover of her book 'Out of the Woods.' It has intricate red and blue flowers on it
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Book review: Out of the Woods, Gretchen Shirm

Universal concepts are examined through personal minutiae in this stunning exploration of empathy, repression and the impacts of human brutality.

Nanci Nott

Apr 22, 2025
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