Inside the head of ‘killer king’
For centuries, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower has chilled and enthralled. Amid debate around a fascinating new theory, a book goes inside the mind of the boys’ alleged murderer.
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‘Taboo topic’ drove me to booze
Devastating loss in an area few people understand or talk about led Mitch Jennings to the realisation that people don’t always respond to life’s challenges the way we might hope.
‘It’s first love’: Adele’s bestie spills the beans
She’s besties with Adele and she’s married to a rock star – but Laura Dockrill’s story of insecurity, love and “the one that got away” is something we can all relate to.
Jackie O makes big career announcement
Jackie O has announced she is releasing her very first memoir in which she doesn’t shy away from any hot topics.
One question: What would you do?
There’s a secret to creating plots that stand out in a world of high-octane drama and competing streaming services. It comes down to one key question, reveals Linwood Barclay.
Major move for outspoken senator
A first term senator who rose through Liberal ranks to become the face of the anti-Voice campaign will pen a memoir set to be released early next year.
Hawke, Hazel, seduction and beer
The true story of Bob Hawke’s beer-swilling record and his desperate appeal for distant fiancee Hazel to save him from temptation are among extraordinary accounts in a new book.
‘Double desserts, too much wine’
Lizzy Dent was nervous about travelling to Italy alone for work. But the trip became a pilgrimage to food and romance – and produced a love story of its own.
Sporting hero’s surprise new career venture
The wheelchair sport champion and advocate hopes his latest venture will celebrate and normalise disability among young children.
Sporting hero’s surprise new career venture
The wheelchair sport champion and advocate hopes his latest venture will celebrate and normalise disability among young children.
‘Yes, I’m angry. I hope this helps’
Can crime fiction, created to entertain, help us make sense of real-life horrors like domestic violence? Furious at the injustice around her, Sherryl Clark hopes so.
Why we love tales of trouble in paradise
“Bad stuff happens to them so it doesn’t have to happen to you”. From The White Lotus to The Beach, there’s a reason we love tales of trouble in paradise.
Mum’s shock after opening romance bookstore in hidden SA suburb
Bricks-and-mortar bookshops focused purely on romance and erotica books are bucking the trend and thriving in the unlikeliest spots. Meet the women behind them.
Gov worker quits job after ‘hobby’ of erotic writing goes gangbusters
Montana Fyre started writing ‘spicy’ storylines for fun but as romance novels boom around the world, her fan base ballooned – and now she’s even quit her day job.
‘A mad twist’: Author responds to critic
Plot twists are a key part of our favourite shows and stories – but do they always work? One of Australia’s favourite writers has a message for a reader who missed the memo.
Why I met Mum for the first time in my 50s
A highly personal quest into her own past prompted Lisa Medved to weave a powerful plot about absent parents and secrets into her critically-acclaimed historical novel.
‘Foul-mouthed rows’: New claims about Beckham marriage
David and Victoria Beckham’s marriage allegedly deteriorated into a “business relationship” and the pair played dirty, according to an explosive new book.
‘There’s a hummus thief’: Weird reality of office life
Critics are calling Natalie Sue’s new workplace comedy a “delight” comparable to TV classic The Office. But it started as a coping mechanism in an all-too-common situation.
How to tell if you’re a Mean Girl
From the workplace to parties, Mean Girls live on into adulthood, long after leaving school. And you may be one of them, without even knowing. How’s how to tell.
‘A posh Gwyneth Paltrow, with problems’
Fakes, hypocrites … and murder. All is not well in the ‘wellness’ world, as Lucy Foley shows with her take on the Instagram-curated craze.
Sex joke’s brutal backfire on genius
Everyone knows the name Oppenheimer, thanks to the blockbuster biopic. But an ugly bullying incident in the scientist’s past gives new insight into his character and motivation.
Moment Seinfeld star tanked his own career
He was one of the biggest TV stars of the 90s – but Seinfeld actor Michael Richards blew up his career in one shocking night.
‘You can bet on that’: Radio queen’s rule
Worried our reliance on screens will mean people stop reading and kids forget how to play? Aussies have been there before, a fascinating new book reveals – and look what happened.
Joy, fear and endless shifts: the truth about motherhood
One moment you are invincible, the next you’re overcome by worry and a lifetime of work. There’s something we should know about women, says Cathy Kelly.
Council bans same-sex parenting books
Cumberland City Council has banned same-sex parenting books in its libraries, citing the “deep conservative values” of voters.
‘Best I’ve ever read’: Five authors reveal their go-to summer books
Steph Vizard, Jeffrey Archer, Julia Baird, Tania Blanchard and Trent Cotchin reveal what should be on every Aussie book lover’s reading list this summer.
Why baking is bad-ass and crocheting is cool
Heard of the ‘Grandma Era’ hitting young women across Australia? Author NITA PROSE explains the age of the ‘old soul’ never really left us.
How to make friends and manipulate people
Reality TV ‘villain’ George Mladenov has shared his tips on using criticism as an opportunity in his new book. Read the extract.
Twisty new mystery from Aussie writer a must for summer
Remi Lucan survives a brutal attack and a marriage breakdown, but a series of ‘accidents’ make it clear someone is out to get her. This gripping novel is a holiday essential, read an extract.
Why Australia is the best place in the world to find Christmas love
Forget London and New York, UK rom-com writer Lindsey Kelk reveals why the land Down Under is the perfect place to find love during the silly season.
Beloved children’s author dies
A popular author and illustrator behind cult kids’ books about fairies and mermaids has died in her sleep aged 88.
Why a tragic loss made me change
At this time of year, many of us consider change. Michelle Upton reveals the personal reason why she shook up her own life and how it has worked out since.
Reality star reveals addiction to orgies
One of the stars of hit series Jersey Shore has revealed their wild orgy obsession, declaring, “It was a slow night if I had a threesome.”
Piers reveals name of second ‘racist royal’
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has revealed the names of the two royals who allegedly had “concerns” about the skin colour of Prince Harry’s son.
Book accidentally names alleged ‘royal racist’
Thousands of copies of Omid Scobie’s book have dramatically been destroyed after they appeared to identify the royal behind “skin colour” remarks.
New twist in Endgame race row as Scobie makes major claim
Omid Scobie revealed his role in the naming of two ‘racist’ royals in the Dutch edition of his bombshell book, as their identities lit up social media.
Survivor star’s ‘worst nightmare’ comes true
In this exclusive book extract, Survivor star ‘King George’ reveals what happened when he suffered a brutal injury during filming.
William ‘tense’, ‘struggling’ after new royal book
The Prince of Wales stepped out for an official function following the release of Omid Scobie’s new royal book Endgame looking out of sorts.
‘Nonsense’: Omid Scobie breaks silence on Endgame response
Omid Scobie opened up about the scathing reaction to Endgame, which reviewers destroyed for it’s relentlessly glowing depiction of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Camilla’s secret response to ‘race baiter’ Meghan
After Meghan Markle’s accusations of royal racism, Queen Camilla made a surprising, behind-the-scenes power move to respond with a little help from her celebrity friends.
Queen’s fear of a future King Charles revealed in Endgame
The late Queen Elizabeth II caught a glimpse of the King her son Charles would become, and she didn’t like what she saw, claims Omid Scobie’s new book Endgame.
Piers Morgan: Endgame author peddles ‘garbage, lies’
Omid Scobie, the heavy-eyebrowed little weasel who makes a living writing garbage about the royal family, is spouting lies again, writes Piers Morgan.
Scobie breaks silence on identities of royals in race row
Endgame author Omid Scobie revealed how he knows the two royals who Meghan Markle accused of making racist comments about the colour of Archie’s skin.
How Harry really feels about Camilla
She’s the woman who “destroyed their family and tormented their mother”. Now a new book, Endgame, delves further into Harry and William’s complex relationship with Queen Camilla.
Diana’s explosive BBC interview helped royals discredit Meghan
Lessons learnt from Princess Diana’s explosive BBC interview helped the Palace shut down Meghan Markle, the new book Endgame claims.
‘Didn’t want Meghan there’: New details on Queen’s final days
In his new book Endgame, Omid Scobie reveals more about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s missed final visit with the Queen.
‘Scary, stressful’: Harry and Meghan’s US regrets
Prince Harry has gone full Hollywood but the first two years in the US are filled with regrets, according to the new book Endgame.
Charles and William in ‘increasing struggle’
King Charles and Prince William’s PR departments are at pains to suggest they are in “lock-step” but the explosive new book, Endgame, suggests they have increasingly competing agendas.
Prince Andrew ‘ticking time bomb’ warning
A new book claims Prince Andrew is a “ticking time bomb” for the royal family, and how the Palace used its influence to steer press away from negative stories about the Duke of York.
New royals book ‘littered with errors’
Royal family fans are claiming Omid Scobie’s new book about the British monarchy is “littered with errors” and conspiracy theories about Princess Diana’s death.
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