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Even before Jamie Oliver released (and then retracted) his controversial children’s book, the industry was overcrowded by cynical celebrities cashing in.

Celebrities must stop writing children’s books immediately

Even before Jamie Oliver released (and then retracted) his controversial children’s book, the industry was overcrowded by cynical celebrities cashing in.

  • Thomas Mitchell

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Suzy Peters and neighbours Emma Badger, Margot Bell and Luca Mastrantone enjoying the street library outside her Camperdown home. National Shared Reading Week is about reading together and making connections. There are more than 5000 registered street libraries across Australia, with more than 1200 street libraries in Sydney alone.

The one thing Newtown’s Nut Cluster street library refuses to share

From spontaneous Spider-Pig singalongs to Do’s and Don’ts for Husbands and Wives, there’s a lot to love about these 5215 street libraries.

  • Julie Power
Ange Postecoglou’s first season at Tottenham Hotspur is ending in drama.

How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

In their (rare) spare time, Herald journalists write some tremendous books that help deepen our understanding of issues, people and events.

  • Bevan Shields and Vince Rugari
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Murky past of publisher Brad Shaw – and the authors suing him for missing royalties

At least 12 would-be authors paid thousands of dollars to Shaw to publish their books. But all were left bitterly disappointed by the lack of sales information and proper accounting.

  • Andrew Hornery
Booktopia co-founder Tony Nash returned to the company after being ousted by the board

A series of unfortunate events: Demise of Booktopia is a page turner

A blindingly bright-coloured flag appeared only a month ago when the listed company told the market that directors’ fees for the year would be paid by issuing shares, rather than in cash.

  • Elizabeth Knight
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Actor Cooper Mortlock has had his voice used in an animation without his consent after it was reproduced by AI from previous recordings in Sydney. 2 June 2024 Photo: Janie Barrett

Things were going so well for this voice actor. And then AI stole his job

A survey by the union for actors and media workers has found more than half of respondents think AI will cost them work and income.

  • Karl Quinn
The property that houses the Hill of Content book store is up for sale.

If Hill of Content bookshop dies, a piece of Melbourne dies with it

There is no other bookshop in Melbourne that has the same feel. Staff offer a sense that you belong. It is the kind of place that draws people to it.

  • Christopher Bantick
Turns out there are scientific reasons behind the enduring legacy of printed books.

In an increasingly digital world, this is why a real book still feels so good

Far from being a pretentious marker of intellect, there are some solid scientific reasons behind the enduring legacy of printed books in the digital era.

  • Shona Hendley
Sulari Gentill is back in criminal mode with The Mystery Writer.

New books: What’s in store in 2024

There are masses of books already scheduled for publication next year. Here is just a selection of them

  • Jane Sullivan

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