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Book review: The Lucky Ones, Melinda Ham

Six Australian immigration stories across time and place.

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Backlash after divisive comments from Victorian bookshop owner

The owner of a Victorian independent chain of bookstores, under fire for her tweets, apologises after community furore.

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Free reading program for the Central Coast

A new reading program has been launched for the wider community in NSW's Central Coast, including a specifically designated stream…

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Literary speed dating: swipe left or right?

Do you think you may be a good candidate for a three-minute power pitch to publishers and agents?

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Book review: Smash Hits Recipes, Nat's What I Reckon

Simple, easily made recipes, served with a side of potty-mouthed humour and cooking tips.

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Book review: If There Is a Butterfly That Drinks Tears, Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon

A poetry collection that meditates on the complexities of motherhood.

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Australian literary festivals in 2024

Start planning and bookmarking your 2024 calendar with these literary festivals nationwide.

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Upcoming books for 2024, January to June

What will be in Australian bookshops this year? Here's a selection of new titles that will be released in the…

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17 top starring book reviews of 2023

Which books garnered five shining review stars on ArtsHub in 2023?

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When crime fiction helps literacy in Tasmania

A crime fiction book that's deliberately easy to read is targeted at helping Tasmania's literacy problems.

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