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Book it in: Melbourne is getting a new writers’ festival
The inaugural A Day in Carlton event will be held in November and features appearances from acclaimed Australian writers.
- by Hannah Kennelly
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‘When did I become so scared?’ Christos Tsiolkas on second-guessing himself
The author talks about his rules for good writing, learning to appreciate patience and the ramifications of social media – and ageing.
- by Benjamin Law
Andy Griffiths on the joy of ‘amplifying the anarchic’ and his books in film
What do Nick Cave, Enid Blyton and The Young Ones have in common? Ask this bestseller.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Christos Tsiolkas’ new novel is the sparest, most direct he has ever written
The characters in his latest novel look to the future while dealing with the torments and regrets of the past.
- by Adam Rivett
Melbourne Writers Festival returns with a bang after two-year absence
The theme for the festival this year is ambition, and one of its ambitions is for people to be able to get together to relish books, writers and ideas.
- by Jason Steger
Male power and abuse under the spotlight in provocative new works
Damning critiques of power and abuse make for a striking opening to this year’s Adelaide Festival.
- by Steve Dow
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Australian Open
‘Not the most mature person:’ Tsitsipas slams Medvedev as Russian sets up Nadal final
Daniil Medvedev is all that stands between Rafael Nadal and a record-breaking 21st grand slam title after the world No.2 slugged his way to an at-times volatile victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- by Scott Spits
Twelve books that made their mark in 2021
Thousands of books are published each year and many sink without a trace, but these are must-reads.
- by Jason Steger
What writers look for when they read a novel
Belinda Castles’ anthology offers a compelling series of essays by authors on the qualities of other contemporary writers.
- by Susan Wyndham
The most anticipated books of 2021
From Michelle de Kretser and Kazuo Ishiguro to Sarah Krasnostein and Stan Grant, these are the fiction and non-fiction books we'll be reading in 2021.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Marvellous Melbourne: The books that capture our city and its life
Melbourne has always inspired writers, from a 19th-century mystery to contemporary dramas about our people and places.
- by Jason Steger
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