Fiction
Writing doesn’t deliver a living wage says new Australia Council report
An Australian author’s average income is just $18,200 a year according to a new Australia Council survey.
To amplify diverse voices
A specialised bookstore advocates for books written by authors of colour to take up more space on our shelves.
Book review: Strike the Zither, Joan He
A feminist reworking of a classic Chinese story about found family, rivals and identity.
Book review: Murder in Williamstown, Kerry Greenwood
The latest instalment in the Miss Fisher series offers more of the same high jinks from the plucky and ever-stylish…
Book review: Limberlost, Robbie Arnott
The award-winning writer is in fine form as he tackles the big themes of death, love and hope.
Carclew celebrates 50 years of youth arts in South Australia
In its 50th year of operation, Carclew reflects on the past while warmly embracing the future.
Book review: A Brief Affair, Alex Miller
A sympathetic account of a highly intelligent woman surviving a mid-life crisis.
Book reviews: The Lovers, Yumna Kassab
A tale about the complexities of desire.
Book review: Salonika Burning, Gail Jones
Painfully beautiful historical fiction from the mind of a celebrated writer.
Book review: Fanatic Heart, Tom Keneally
The prolific author brilliantly brings history to life in this vibrant novel.