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Book review: A Line in the Sand, Red Room Poetry
A sample of 20 years of Australian poetry is showcased in this wide-ranging anthology.
Book review: At Midnight, edited by Dahlia Adler
A collection of remixed and modernised fairy tales.
Book review: The Hummingbird Effect, Kate Mildenhall
Four time lines that stretch from the past into the future follow characters as they navigate events beyond their control.
Book review: Inkflower, Suzy Zail
For YA readers and older, this book touches on the story of a Holocaust survivor, interlaced with more current dramas…
Book review: Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life, Anna Funder
Conspicuously missing from male-centric biographies, Eileen O’Shaughnessy is the true Orwellian hero.
Magazine review: Meanjin Winter 2023, edited by Esther AnatolitisÂ
The intensity of this edition creates a real sense of urgency in the reader.
Book review: A Real Piece of Work, Erin Riley
An insight into the life of a queer trans writer through a series of essays.
Moral panic over sex-ed book overlooks real value of teen sex education
The moral panic over a sex education book for teens has seen Big W staff abused, and ignores the ways…
A poem for everyone in August
Poetry Month is rolling across the country once again, showcasing a raft of readings and events. ArtsHub asked some participating…