Non-Fiction
The Importance of Being Miserable review: a bracing antidote to happiness culture
Equal parts cultural history and philosophical takedown, The Importance of Being Miserable finds humour, clarity and unexpected hope in life’s…
Shortlist announced for Indie Book Awards 2026
The nation's indie booksellers have spoken, so which authors are up to win Book of the Year?
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…
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…
Silence is my Habitat: Jessica White's essays are a powerful search for connection
In the moving non-fiction collection Silence is my Habitat, Jessica White considers the impact of deafness and environment on her…
Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them review: a delight for cat lovers
In Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them, Susannah Fullerton explores the relationship between writers and their feline friends.
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…
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.
Best new non-fiction books October 2025
Discover the best new non-fiction books to read in October 2025 with this guide.
Best new non-fiction books September 2025
Your guide to the best new non-fiction published in September 2025.