A terrifying tour of Silicon Valley’s deluded plans for a techno-utopia

Science journalist Adam Becker investigates the visions of the tech billionaires and their vision of an AI dominated future ... in space.

• Today, 12.00pm
• by Pat Sheil

I know what you read last summer (and it was probably horror)

In 2023, there was a record number of new horror books published, and two years on, the trend shows little sign of slowing.

• Today, 12.00pm
• by Jordan Prosser

A dark satire of girlboss feminism and the cult of beauty

Chloe Elisabeth Wilson’s debut novel takes place inside a hipster cosmetics company in Melbourne.

• Today, 12.00pm
• by Jessie Tu

Two journalists, an eclectic restaurant and Taylor Swift: Inside the making of Jac Maley’s new book

Long before the world’s most popular singer ate there, columnist Jacqueline Maley could see potential in her favourite eating spot.

• Today, 11.45am
• by Melanie Kembrey

Erica Jong is a feminist icon, but to her daughter she’s ‘an alcoholic narcissist’

Molly Jong-Fast has written a moving, but searing portrait of growing up with a “fame hungry” celebrity mother.

• Today, 11.34am
• by Nathan Smith

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.

• June 8, 2025
• by Clare Stephens

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”.

• June 6, 2025
• 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.

• June 4, 2025
• 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.

• June 4, 2025
• by Sue Turnbull

Book Reviews

What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s in between in literature this year? Here we review the latest titles.