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Books
Vizard’s girl flicks law for new love
“Don’t wait for permission.” Her dad is an Aussie showbiz veteran – but Steph Vizard was terrified of following her own passion, until a life-changing moment made her reassess.
Truly Australian setting for evil
A vet returns to the town where her boyfriend disappeared – and where people think she killed him. It’s “just a story”, but there’s something particularly Australian about it.
Yes please to fashion and books’ long running love affair
Zadie Smith’s latest profile (wearing Tabi boots!) is a reminder of how fashion and literature are ultimate bedfellows.
More Stories
‘You rocked my world, love’
A cruise along the Great Ocean Road leads to a proposal and much more in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Victorian readers, by Mills & Boon author Marion Lennox.
‘I love you; I’ll always love you’: An SA love story
It’s not just wine that is produced in the Barossa in this exclusive short story for SA readers ahead of Valentine’s Day, by Mills & Boon author Clare Connelly.
Queensland summer lovin’: a short story
A visit to the Whitsundays gives a tourist a new look at love in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Queensland readers, by Mills & Boon author Ally Blake.
Burlesque queens’ boat of dreams
From provocative pythons to daring doves … researching a book about a “burlesque boat” uncovered a very real world of daring women who willingly broke the law in the post-war years.
Saving Missy – tackling the loneliness epidemic
A dog called Bob and a cautious act of kindness pull a woman out of spiralling loneliness in new hit Saving Missy — addressing a little-discussed epidemic taking an increasing toll on society.
Cuddlepie and the Culture Wars
Is there a more Aussie story than Snugglepot and Cuddlepie? Maybe. From multiculturalism and race, to Gallipoli and murder, this is a reading list for Australia 2020.
‘I stole my friend’s family story’
Former Harper’s Bazaar editor Alexandra Joel has revealed she stole the story of her friend’s mother — and how she reacted.
French pens love story to Australia
Banjo Paterson’s poem Clancy of the Overflow has captivated esteemed Aussie author Jackie French for decades. Now, she dubs her novel of the same name a tribute to Australia in a story told in the lives of the women Clancy loved.
Summer coastal holidays may never be the same
Inspired by the NSW south coast, Vanessa McCausland wrote her new book before bushfires ripped through holiday towns. Now, she reveals why it’s such a special place.
Dark side of the man who changed Australia
Lachlan Macquarie is credited with shaping Australia’s destiny. But was he a reformer or a tyrant? In his book extract, Grantlee Kieza looks at the man behind the myth.
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