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TikTok
Luke Bateman shared his love of books online. Then social media turned on him
TikTok has fundamentally reshaped the way people read. And yet, a former footy player is now facing all the blame for a changing industry.
- by Clare Stephens
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Opinion
WordPlay
Why your chippy has a ‘toolbox’ and bullet trains ‘fang it’
The racing roots of “fanging it”, the double meanings of “rooted”, and the uniquely Australian “pub test”.
- by David Astle
Here are 10 new books to add to your reading pile
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
Looking for your next crime fix? Here are four novels by local authors
As different as these books are, be assured you are in experienced hands and perhaps inspired to discover what came before.
- by Sue Turnbull
Series
Literature
Book Reviews
What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s in between in literature this year? Here we review the latest titles.
This former Bachelor opened a TikTok account to talk about books. Now he has a publishing deal
Luke Bateman started a TikTok account to share his thoughts about books he loved and had 136,000 followers within days – here’s what happened next.
- by Mercedes Maguire
How Joe Biden’s inner circle lied about the president’s mental state
Journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson have written a damning account suffused with relentless agony, writes Bruce Wolpe.
- by Bruce Wolpe
I just read Jacinda Ardern’s memoir. No wonder she didn’t last
The former New Zealand prime minister’s memoir isn’t a dry political affair; it’s full of sympathy, love and empathy.
- by Jenna Price
Estranged sisters and a curious gift: 14 new books to get stuck into this month
There are plenty of books heading our way as we head into winter. Here is a small sample.
- by Jason Steger
Invisible no longer, Holden Sheppard releases blistering new book
The West Australian writer whose debut novel was recently adapted for a Stan original series has created a layered, pitch-perfect anti-hero in his new work.
- by Emma Young
Opinion
WordPlay
This is fine: An existential guide to Australian politics
No goalkeeper. No plan. No meaning. No problem?
- by David Astle
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