Why baking is bad-ass and crocheting is cool
Heard of the ‘Grandma Era’ hitting young women across Australia? Author NITA PROSE explains the age of the ‘old soul’ never really left us.
Books
Read an extract from Tricia Stringer’s novel Back on Track
Tired out by the festive frenzy and need some light relief? Try this extract from bestseller Tricia Stringer’s new novel, about a very Australian journey – but it’s not a road trip.
Why a tragic loss made me change
At this time of year, many of us consider change. Michelle Upton reveals the personal reason why she shook up her own life and how it has worked out since.
Daniel Craig’s bath book goes viral
A 90-year-old mystery book has become a social media sensation – not just because Daniel Craig was spotted reading it in the bath, but because people are obsessed with solving the puzzle.
More Stories
‘The truth in me’: Trent Dalton’s secret inspiration
Trent Dalton’s debut novel smashed records and made him a star. Now he introduces its sequel, and reveals a deeply personal connection to its motley crew of characters.
Ultimate price for women to keep up their appearances
Social conventions are supposed to bind us together in harmony — but sometimes, as Belinda Alexandra discovered while writing The Mystery Woman, they can hide the monsters in our midst.
Jubelin: Why Aussies are obsessed with true crime
Former top cop Gary Jubelin explains what is behind the public’s fascination with Australia’s most terrifying crimes and the descent into the dark side of the human soul.
How WW2 changed everything for Aussie women
Seventy-five years ago when World War II ended, a new struggle was beginning for Australian women — and its effects are still being felt today.
Agatha Christie’s great detective makes a comeback
One of literature’s greatest characters, crime writing superstar Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, is enjoying a second coming thanks to an unusual quirk of fate.
How a cat and a treasure hunt inspired a book
A real-life treasure hunt inspired mum Polly Crosby to become a writer — and now she’s struck gold with debut novel The Book Of Hidden Wonders.
Exclusive short story The Piano
A woman left alone hears ghostly piano notes that appear to summon a husband long-gone. This is The Piano, an exclusive short story by author Polly Crosby.
How COVID-19 has changed what books we’re reading
Coronavirus has had a surprising impact on the world of books – and on the behaviour of booklovers across Australia has changed forever.
Are these the worst villains of all time?
The man who has just created Australia’s most evil community reveals who he believes is the worst villain we’ve ever seen in a movie, book or on TV.
Hidden story in painting of girl in red dress
One man’s tragic miscalculation in Nazi Europe and a family story lost then found again and a painting of a girl in a red dress have led to the making of this new novel.
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