Messed-up men in my world
Blaming ‘toxic masculinity’ for problems in modern Australia doesn’t help, says screen star Brendan Cowell as he tells his own story of footy and messed-up manhood.
Books
War lord back with the bastard
“Never turn your back on the bastard”. The Last Kingdom’s celebrated creator shares a key lesson from one of his heroes as he unleashes another in a compelling new project.
‘Kids dropped the vulgar ‘W’ word’
Samera Kamaleddine grew up experiencing insults and awkwardness that she “shamefully” tried to ignore – until it became impossible.
Movie plot’s bloody good sequel
His blood-soaked debut is being turned into a movie; now Gabriel Bergmoser has a sequel featuring bikies, conflicted cops and action all the way from Port Douglas to gangland Melbourne.
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Summer coastal holidays may never be the same
Inspired by the NSW south coast, Vanessa McCausland wrote her new book before bushfires ripped through holiday towns. Now, she reveals why it’s such a special place.
Dark side of the man who changed Australia
Lachlan Macquarie is credited with shaping Australia’s destiny. But was he a reformer or a tyrant? In his book extract, Grantlee Kieza looks at the man behind the myth.
New book you won’t be able to put down in 2020
Police corruption, an investigation that ends in tragedy and the mystery of a little girl’s silence. Dervla McTiernan’s new book is fast-paced. See a sneak peek before it’s officially released.
Sex and money lead 10 bestsellers of the decade
Never in the history of the world have three books sold so fast, and to such happy customers. But there were other books that made the top 10 list of the decade.
Christmas’ best books: naughty and nice
HarperCollins’ head of fiction Kimberley Allsop offers up some fantastic Christmas gift book suggestions for every member of the family, especially those hardest to choose for.
New Aussie mystery goes back to the goldfields
A new Australian mystery novel inspired by a trip to the pub, is an evocative story of love, sacrifice and the strength of women.
Aussie authors pick their best books for Christmas
Australia’s top authors have revealed the best books to read over the Christmas holidays — and two books that are on their gift lists.
New chapter for Crichton’s legacy
Author Daniel H Wilson has opened up about the nerve-racking yet thrilling experience of writing a sequel in the style of the legend behind The Andromedia Strain and Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton.
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