Looking for love with Trent Dalton
“Sentimental writer collecting love stories. Do you have one?” Hitting the streets with a sign and a typewriter, Trent Dalton went back to basics to follow up his two bestselling novels.
Books
Dog’s new novel role alongside detective
Baxter the beagle has been a constant companion in Matthew Benns’ life. But he next expected him to take this new step.
‘Jax would kick Jason Bourne’s arse’
Bond, Ryan and Bourne, you’ve been warned. There’s a new (Aussie) action hero in town — and his creator reckons Riley Jax would leave Matt Damon’s iconic character in the dust.
Footy twin tragedy’s 30-year story
The shocking death of a footy hero sparked a 30-year journey to tell a “gut-punching” story about family, love and loss.
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Our daughters’ worst nightmares made real
In today’s toxic teen culture of online slut-shaming and revenge porn, Tess Woods’ new novel was inspired by her own experience of motherhood — and became an outlet for her worst nightmares about it.
Moriarty’s terrifying new thriller in case of The Ex
It’s not just Liane Moriarty who specialises in Big Little Lies. Her sister Nicola’s new creation weaves a terrifying tale of deception, love and baggage — and the dangers of swiping right.
How to write a smash-hit thriller
The Bone Collector author Jeffery Deaver is considered a magician of the thriller. Focused on telling the story of a new crime hero, he shares the method to his madness.
Women’s fiction more than a moneymaker
Women’s fiction is often mocked as a lesser form of literature, frothy with no substance to keep the ladies happy. I disagree — it shines a light on society’s evolving concerns.
Exposing a girl-power fraud
In an age where spotlight-hungry fraudsters are exposed with shocking regularity, new domestic noir hit The Accusation poses questions about frauds, media darlings and girl power.
Everything was f****d: Manson’s uncomfortable truth
Mark Manson was catapulted to fame overnight for putting the F-word on books. But the rock star of writers had to accept a few hard truths in order to deliver his highly anticipated follow-up.
Aussie author’s new book takes us back to the Gold Rush
From oppression overseas to the gold rush and horror of the Eureka Stockade, Mary-Anne O’Connor’s latest work is historical escapism in epic, sweeping form.
World-famous author Paullina Simons’ gamechanging move
Can books keep up in the age of streaming — and do they even need to? World-famous author Paullina Simons will find out with a decision that could turn traditional publishing on its head.
Dalton makes history at top book awards
News Corp Australia journalist Trent Dalton has swept the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney winning four gongs for his acclaimed debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe.
The healthiest Easter binge
We’re halfway through the Easter long weekend but there’s still plenty of time to pick up a book and start bingeing. Here’s where to start.
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