New Australian Books
Curl up with these new art books this winter
15 books that beckon you to stay in … even on a sunny winter’s day.
Parramatta leads Australia in street libraries
Parramatta tops the nation in global Street Library movement.
10 expert tips on how to be a ghostwriter
Ghostwriting isn’t just writing for someone else. It’s shaping their story, capturing their voice and helping them say the things…
The broken midlist: why it’s harder than ever to be a ‘moderately successful’ author
Once the heart of the publishing industry, midlist authors now face dwindling advances, fading support, and a market obsessed with…
State Library of Queensland withdraws $15,000 Fellowship from First Nations writer over Gaza post
Fellowship cancellation by State Library of Queensland raises questions about artistic freedom, political interference and the future of First Nations…
Book review: I want everything, Dominic Amerena
A debut that tracks authorship and authenticity and the vagaries of the writing life.
Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025 longlist announced
The prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist for 2025 features 10 diverse novels from across Australia.
Book review: Always Home, Always Homesick, Hannah Kent
Hannah Kent's first non-fiction book retreads the grounds of her Iceland-set bestseller, 'Burial Rites.'
10 things I learned from selling eight million books
Success as an author can be as simple as learning these 10 succinct lessons.
Book review: Bloomer, Carol Lefevre
A thoughtful, inspiring and gentle examination of the concept of ageing, seen through the eyes of a woman who loves…