books
The Hair of the Pigeon review: Mohammed Massoud Morsi's masterwork
The Hair of the Pigeon is an intricately woven story about the freedom of truth, the horrors of war, and…
Anna Poletti, hello, world? author: 'Sexual desire is so inconvenient and ungovernable'
Australian author Anna Poletti's debut novel delves into digital intimacy, fascism and gender experiences in Australia and Hungary.
Stella Prize: 2026 shortlist announced
The Stella Prize has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, featuring six works by Australian women and non-binary writers.
The joy of rereading old books (and ditching new release anxiety)
Publishing hype tells us we have to buy 'urgent' new books – but there's so much to be gained from…
In 2026, can we please have fewer books published in Australia?
Publisher and all-round book lover Terri-ann White thinks too many books are published and rails against the cult of the…
The Heir Apparent review: Rebecca Armitage has right royal fun
Hollywood royalty Reese Witherspoon has given her nod of approval to The Heir Apparent, choosing it as the December pick…
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…
A peek inside Yumna Kassab's Parramatta Dictionary
Kassab's Parramatta Dictionary project is underway – and what we can see of it so far underscores her range and…
5 questions for Andrew Sloan, author of Why Things Feel F*cked
Psychotherapist Andrew Sloan's new book – Why Things Feel F*cked – aims for modern solutions to our age-old sense of…
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…