Our Team

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

The request for favourite words brings in thoughtful and entertaining responses, from verstehen to doobry ferckin.

A PAIR OF RAGGED CLAWS: STEPHEN ROMEI

Comparisons with Mockingbird are neither warranted nor appropriate when reading Harper Lee’s ‘new’ book.

Joanna Rakoff’s novel A Fortunate Age focuses on a group of friends trying to make a meaningful life in the big city.

Kirsten Tranter

David M. Henley completes his compelling science fiction trilogy with new release Convergence.

George Williams

The lay of the land is a recurring motif among a bunch of poets with varying styles.

Australian poetry: Michael Farrell

This is a book about the pleasures of reading and the lifelong journey of discovery literature takes us on.

Simon West

The Marvel Cinematic Universe unleashes its pint-sized hero Ant-Man again in a good old-fashioned heist caper.

Forty years after being told she was adopted, Jane Eales set out to look for her biological parents.

Ross Fitzgerald

The author does not stray far from her debut, but there are questions left unanswered in her second outing.

Diane Stubbings

This biography shows what can be achieved if a government puts the talents of a gifted diplomat to good use.

Peter Edwards