Why we obsess over dark stories
We love twisted tales about bad people doing bad things and now a world-famous crime author has shared his theory on why, while name-checking Aussie writers he says are at the top of the game.
Books
Doing this in bed changed my life
Wellness expert and social media star reveals habit that gave him game-changing success. Unlike most “life hacks”, it’s actually enjoyable – but it’s probably not what you think.
Tricia’s train gain amid Covid pain
Most of us take a book when we travel. Bestseller Tricia Stringer took a favourite character on an iconic Aussie voyage – and came back with her next novel.
Ways to encourage kids to ditch screens for books
An Aussie mum-turned-bestselling author reveals her tips and tricks for helping your child become an avid reader.
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‘I’ve been told … that I’m selfish for not having kids’
Acclaimed novelist Fiona McCallum dives into the impact of expectation and gender roles for men and women in a deeply personal new book.
Every parent’s worst nightmare
Leah Swann’s new book looks at every parent’s worst nightmare. It delves into how we love each other and hurt each other, in a stunning gothic setting.
Why rom-coms are back and perfect for self isolation
Romantic comedies have been so degraded over the years, saying you like them is like ‘an admission of stupidity’, well those days are over and just in time for self isolation.
Best books to curl up with while in virus lockdown
Self-isolation from coronavirus gives bookworms a chance to start a new book — or catch up on one on your bucket list. These are some of the best books to read.
Why JRR Tolkein’s books are still captivating
This Wednesday is the annual Tolkein Reading Day, which encourages new and existing fans to read his works. Australian authors reveal why they think he’s still relevant today.
Real-life SWAT man Bourne again
Joshua Hood is a decorated combat veteran and a former SWAT operative — but he always secretly wanted to make thrillers. Now he is driving the blockbuster Bourne franchise.
Australia’s ‘ultimate insider’ exposes top end of town
Siobhan McKenna knows Australian big business intimately — and she is about to lift the lid on the “dark side” of her world.
The women Australia really needs
She has been a midwife, a sexual health counsellor and a family support worker — now Fiona Lowe pens novels. She writes why Australia in 2020 needs strong women in fact and fiction.
What’s next for Wolf Hall saga’s master manipulator
Anne Boleyn was beheaded and things look grim for others in the much-anticipated finale to the Wolf Hall saga — but creator Hilary Mantel has revealed her key character will live on.
Crime queen’s new mystery
She created one of our best-loved crime heroes, who went to the Hollywood screen — but Dervla McTiernan worries real police may not approve of her.
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