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‘No shame any more’: Why romance novel sales have doubled in five years
Once upon a time, they were a hidden, guilty pleasure. Now, romance novels are enjoying booming sales here and abroad – and specialty stores of their own.
- by Melanie Kembrey
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Making the headlines: Pamela Anderson and the celebs publishing their own news
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Lauren Ironmonger, Greg Callaghan, Damien Woolnough, Melanie Kembrey, Susan Horsburgh and Dani Valent
No longer hiding a bad-hair day: the baseball cap is back
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Deborah Cooke, Melanie Kembrey, Sharon Bradley, Louise Rugendyke, Barry Divola and Melissa Singer
Ten new books we’re excited to read in October
Christmas always comes slightly early for book lovers.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Before pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto died, his son filmed a spellbinding swansong
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Barry Divola, Melanie Kembrey, Frances Mocnik and David Swan
‘I hope it sticks to them like a tick’: A writer’s gift to her stalker
Author Ella Baxter has an unusual request for the person who sent her violent and sexual letters.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Not a purity ring in sight: The new movement driving Gen Z to swear off sex
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Lauren Ironmonger, Melanie Kembrey, Melissa Singer, Frances Mocnik and Barry Divola
Ten great books we’re excited to read in July
From a highly anticipated poetry collection to a mind-bending debut, here are the books we’re looking forward to this month.
- by Melanie Kembrey
We had some questions about the Jacob Elordi portrait. The artist answered
Whose idea was it for the Australian actor to be shirtless – and what’s with the Camus?
- by Melanie Kembrey
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
Here’s what had us hooked for the first half of the year, and what’s going to get us through the rest.
- by Melanie Kembrey and Robert Moran
Ten great books to cosy up with this winter
The seasonal scene won’t be complete without a good read to warm the soul.
- by Melanie Kembrey
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