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Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories with ArtsHub's arts news watch column. Photo depicts a woman in a white sleeveless dress standing amidst the bright green leaves of a tree; her face is obscured by a giant cartoon eye.
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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

A publishing phenomenon, the Fourth Wing series is emblematic of a tsunami shift in publishing.
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It's official: romantasy 'Onyx Storm' is the fastest selling book in 20 years

The third instalment in Rebecca Yarros' 'Empyrean' series has smashed publishing records.

Two panels. On the left is author Inga Simpson, who ha short hair and is wearing glasses. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Thinning', which is covered by the moon in its different phases.
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Book review: The Thinning, Inga Simpson

A sensitive and exciting apocalyptic tale.

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So you want my arts job: Librettist

If you possess humility, audacity, originality and passion, becoming a librettist may suit you, says playwright, director, dramaturg and librettist…

Two panels. On the left is of author Anne Tyler. She is smiling and has her grey hair tied up. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Three Days in June.'. It has an illustration of champagne glasses on a table, with a plate and a vase of flowers.
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Book review: Three Days in June, Anne Tyler

Fans of Anne Tyler will love this inoffensive but ultimately forgettable book.

A photograph by Ian Wood capturing a badger in an urban setting, illuminated by the street lamp, looking at a graffiti badger holding pistols on the wall.
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Opportunities and awards

Fringe commissions, literary travel fund, plus CAT Studio Residents announced, plus finalists of Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence.

A book cover for Hannah Kent's Devotion, with blurb endorsements from two other writers.
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Book endorsements: yay or nay?

The giving and receiving of literary endorsements is a tricky practice. How does the Australian book community feel about them?

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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Jackson Ryan, on the top. He has a beard and brown hair. Carl Smith on the bottom. He has brown hair and glasses. Their book is on the right, 'The Best Australian Science Writing 2024'. It has a pale blue backgroudn.
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Book review: The Best Australian Science Writing 2024, Jackson Ryan and Carl Smith (editors)

Now in its 14th iterative, the anthology continues to bring forth a new array of science writing.

Two panels. On the left is author Curtis Campbell who's bearded and wearing a blue denim jacket. On the right is the cover of his book, 'The House of Rural Realness', which features an illustration of two cows eating a drag queen's yellow wig.
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Book review: The House of Rural Realness, Curtis Campbell

A story of growing up, friendships, and fierce drag in a rural town. 

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