Stephen Romei

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

The architect who burnished Walter Burley Griffin’s entry in the Canberra competition remains an elusive personality.

Ross Fitzgerald

A new biography of John and Sunday Reed provides intriguing insights into the drama of the art lovers’ lives.

Patricia Anderson

Paul Keating’s former speechwriter has again taken up cudgels against cruelty to the English language.

a pair of ragged claws: stephen romei

Tom Keneally’s new novel sees the 80-year-old novelist visiting Napoleon and his neighbours in exile.

Peter Pierce

Garth Risk Hallberg dives into the moshpit of 1970s New York in his much-anticipated new novel.

If you liked Julianne Moore in Still Alice, you’ll be impressed with her latest effort.

David Mitchell, author of the magnificent Cloud Atlas, needs to have a serious chat about his future with his editor.

Adrian McKinty

Exclusive Former Sandy Hook teacher saved 15 lives but remains haunted by the 26 lostBooks

The former teacher who saved 15 little lives in a Connecticut school can’t forget the 26 that were lost.

A broad range of participants criticise ban on marking massacre anniversary.

A new account of Tony Abbott’s Prime Ministership, hurriedly rewritten, drips with facts and sarcasm.

Richard King