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Stephen Romei writes on books and films. He was formerly literary editor at The Australian and The Weekend Australian.

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Supplied Editorial Barbarian Days

Ocean’s magic potion

He might be a highly regarded feature writer for The New Yorker, but William Finnegan sees himself more as a ‘sunburnt pagan’.

Lifestyle
Festival stumped for cash

Festival stumped for cash

In the wake of Australia’s test cricket debacle, our literary players have also been dealt a blow in Britain.

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Festival stumped for cash

Festival stumped for cash

In the wake of Australia’s test cricket debacle, our literary players have also been dealt a blow in Britain.

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Bog trotter

Huffing, puffing, bluffing

If you’re looking for screen-free entertainment for the kids, the latest children’s books have plenty of laughs.

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R&R by Mark Dapin

Vietnam’s loose cannons

Mark Dapin’s new novel combines outrageous humour with a murder mystery set against a backdrop of the Vietnam War.

Lifestyle
Top of the list

Top of the list

The Man Booker longlist has been announced and there are a few surprises in there — not to mention surprise omissions.

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Top of the list

Top of the list

The Man Booker longlist has been announced and there are a few surprises in there — not to mention surprise omissions.

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American writer Jesse Ball Picture: Supplied

A kind of dystopia

Imagine a world where individual memories can be deleted — in a supposedly benign gesture.

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