‘If it won’t make money, give up’
“Adult” pressure to chase money stopped Holly Ringland from doing the one thing that made her happy – until a moment of realisation put her on track to extraordinary success.
Books
Unreal monsters haunt my real world
Predators and corruption face off against love, courage and desperation in Trent Dalton’s new book – and today he reveals how much of it is based on real events and people in his life.
Royal family insider’s deep regret
Jeffrey Archer reveals his intel on how to steal the Crown Jewels came from a member of the Royal household, who is now fretting that there will be serious consequences.
I stopped crying and wrote a comedy
Her fiance was lying naked on a massage table overseas and her Holocaust-survivor grandma was pushing her to use a pregnancy test. So Elise Esther Hearst got creative.
An every woman’s guide to everything a watch can do (other than tell time)
Because, well, it’s complicated.
Vizard’s girl flicks law for new love
“Don’t wait for permission.” Her dad is an Aussie showbiz veteran – but Steph Vizard was terrified of following her own passion, until a life-changing moment made her reassess.
Truly Australian setting for evil
A vet returns to the town where her boyfriend disappeared – and where people think she killed him. It’s “just a story”, but there’s something particularly Australian about it.
Yes please to fashion and books’ long running love affair
Zadie Smith’s latest profile (wearing Tabi boots!) is a reminder of how fashion and literature are ultimate bedfellows.
How Zimmermann became Australia’s fashion unicorn
A new deal reported to be worth 1.75 billion underscores the brand’s global dominance.
Get ready for a summer of jorts
This time around the loosey goosey style is a little more elevated (can you believe it?).
Secret life of 007’s Moneypenny
She’s been beloved worldwide for decades as James Bond’s sidekick-with-spice – but Miss Moneypenny has her own real-life backstory and it is about to be revealed.
‘Meghan is clever’: Why Prince Harry won’t reconcile
Author Jeffrey Archer, who is close to members of the Royal Family, has revealed why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not back down from the deep rift with the Firm.
‘My parents ensured I survived’
As a child in the Holocaust, Australia’s Diane Armstrong escaped a city that is once again a place of terror. Today she addresses a little-known – but very relevant – chapter of WWII.
Why we need to know the dirty truth about Ned Kelly
The man behind a new investigation into Ned Kelly’s crimes and capture has lifted the lid on one of Australian history’s most divisive characters.
‘30 theories’: FBI reveals why man ‘betrayed’ Anne Frank
The prime suspect in Anne Frank’s betrayal may have been driven by one tragic reason, a new book reveals. READ EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT
The friend who haunted me in my dreams
Vanessa McCausland has had many friendships come and go — but there was one that gave her inspiration for her new book.
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.
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.
Looking for love with Trent Dalton
“Sentimental writer collecting love stories. Do you have one?” Hitting the streets with a sign and a typewriter, Trent Dalton went back to basics to follow up his two bestselling novels.
Dog’s new novel role alongside detective
Baxter the beagle has been a constant companion in Matthew Benns’ life. But he next expected him to take this new step.
‘Jax would kick Jason Bourne’s arse’
Bond, Ryan and Bourne, you’ve been warned. There’s a new (Aussie) action hero in town — and his creator reckons Riley Jax would leave Matt Damon’s iconic character in the dust.
Footy twin tragedy’s 30-year story
The shocking death of a footy hero sparked a 30-year journey to tell a “gut-punching” story about family, love and loss.
New chance for stitched-up crims
An extraordinary project with high-profile supporters is changing the lives of male prisoners — and it starts by teaching them to sew.
Good or back luck? What winning the lottery really means
In these uncertain times, winning the lottery might seem like the answer to everything — but is it? Adele Parks explores what the jackpot can really mean.
This world is nothing like the Devil Wears Prada
Thanks to Hollywood, many think a vivid, magical gloss and high-octane scandals fuel the publishing industry. But it couldn’t be further from the reality.
How close we came to being ruled by a Nazi king
It’s the international subterfuge that was kept secret for almost 70 years, how Australia might have fallen victim to the Nazi scourge if not for this dramatic move.
COVID-19 proves why everyone needs good neighbours
Cassie Hamer had hoped her neighbours would join her for a big party to celebrate the launch of her new book which a kind of love letter to them. COVID-19 made that impossible.
Barnesy’s new book that left him in tears
Jimmy Barnes is writing a new book, which features a collection of more than 40 tales from the rocker’s extraordinary life — including one that repeatedly brought him to tears.
‘I’ve been told … that I’m selfish for not having kids’
Acclaimed novelist Fiona McCallum dives into the impact of expectation and gender roles for men and women in a deeply personal new book.
Every parent’s worst nightmare
Leah Swann’s new book looks at every parent’s worst nightmare. It delves into how we love each other and hurt each other, in a stunning gothic setting.
Why rom-coms are back and perfect for self isolation
Romantic comedies have been so degraded over the years, saying you like them is like ‘an admission of stupidity’, well those days are over and just in time for self isolation.
Best books to curl up with while in virus lockdown
Self-isolation from coronavirus gives bookworms a chance to start a new book — or catch up on one on your bucket list. These are some of the best books to read.
Why JRR Tolkein’s books are still captivating
This Wednesday is the annual Tolkein Reading Day, which encourages new and existing fans to read his works. Australian authors reveal why they think he’s still relevant today.
Real-life SWAT man Bourne again
Joshua Hood is a decorated combat veteran and a former SWAT operative — but he always secretly wanted to make thrillers. Now he is driving the blockbuster Bourne franchise.
Australia’s ‘ultimate insider’ exposes top end of town
Siobhan McKenna knows Australian big business intimately — and she is about to lift the lid on the “dark side” of her world.
The women Australia really needs
She has been a midwife, a sexual health counsellor and a family support worker — now Fiona Lowe pens novels. She writes why Australia in 2020 needs strong women in fact and fiction.
What’s next for Wolf Hall saga’s master manipulator
Anne Boleyn was beheaded and things look grim for others in the much-anticipated finale to the Wolf Hall saga — but creator Hilary Mantel has revealed her key character will live on.
Crime queen’s new mystery
She created one of our best-loved crime heroes, who went to the Hollywood screen — but Dervla McTiernan worries real police may not approve of her.
Cricket stars’ stress-busting habit
They are star athletes heading into a global clash with a world record bid looming. Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen reveal their very relatable secret to relaxing.
‘I lost my man to my best friend’
Being bridesmaid to the woman that took your boyfriend — a tough scenario in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Tassie readers, by Mills & Boon’s Melanie Milburne.
‘You rocked my world, love’
A cruise along the Great Ocean Road leads to a proposal and much more in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Victorian readers, by Mills & Boon author Marion Lennox.
‘I love you; I’ll always love you’: An SA love story
It’s not just wine that is produced in the Barossa in this exclusive short story for SA readers ahead of Valentine’s Day, by Mills & Boon author Clare Connelly.
Queensland summer lovin’: a short story
A visit to the Whitsundays gives a tourist a new look at love in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Queensland readers, by Mills & Boon author Ally Blake.
Burlesque queens’ boat of dreams
From provocative pythons to daring doves … researching a book about a “burlesque boat” uncovered a very real world of daring women who willingly broke the law in the post-war years.
Saving Missy – tackling the loneliness epidemic
A dog called Bob and a cautious act of kindness pull a woman out of spiralling loneliness in new hit Saving Missy — addressing a little-discussed epidemic taking an increasing toll on society.
Cuddlepie and the Culture Wars
Is there a more Aussie story than Snugglepot and Cuddlepie? Maybe. From multiculturalism and race, to Gallipoli and murder, this is a reading list for Australia 2020.
‘I stole my friend’s family story’
Former Harper’s Bazaar editor Alexandra Joel has revealed she stole the story of her friend’s mother — and how she reacted.
French pens love story to Australia
Banjo Paterson’s poem Clancy of the Overflow has captivated esteemed Aussie author Jackie French for decades. Now, she dubs her novel of the same name a tribute to Australia in a story told in the lives of the women Clancy loved.
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