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Olive Kitteridge returns in Elizabeth Strout’s stunning new novel
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author continues her intricate world building, and brings back characters that her fans will love.
- by Michael McGirr
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These women were extraordinary. So how did we forget about them?
They were saints and scholars, radicals and trailblazers. Finally, their stories are being told.
- by Emily Maguire
The controversy that revealed how AI has become a red rag to a bull for many authors
National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo, has become mired in controversy over its stance on AI.
- by Jane Sullivan
From cosy crime to anonymous female fantasies: eight new books
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
This tale of a 19th-century engineering marvel is a cracking yarn
The story of how Charles Todd connected Australia to the world has violence, tragedy, obsession and more.
- by Pat Sheil
Ten new books we’re excited to read in October
Christmas always comes slightly early for book lovers.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Can Tim Winton’s new book save us? With six grandkids, he had to try
The acclaimed author’s 500-page novel is something of a departure – a cli-fi thriller set 200 years from now.
- by Jane Sullivan
England’s ‘godfather of music PR’ spills the rock ‘n’ roll tea
Celebrity publicist Alan Edwards’ memoir is packed with anecdotes about his encounters with some of the biggest names in rock and pop.
- by Michael Dwyer
Opinion
WordPlay
Pretty, pretty good: How Larry David changed the English language
Forget Emmys, it’s the dictionary set to enshrine the writer’s legacy, capturing labels we never knew we needed.
- by David Astle
The rise of media moguls – and how they undermined the truth
Eric Beecher’s book examines how media moguls have abused their power and manipulated the truth.
- by Jonathan Green
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals his former life as a ‘drug-crazed hippie’
Australia’s favourite science guy reveals that he’s led quite the life, in his new memoir.
- by John Bailey
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