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It is a truth universally acknowledged that I’m suddenly addicted to period dramas
Persuasion? I don’t need it. If there’s a bonnet in it, I’m watching.
- Richard Glover
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The shady side of storytelling: Why we fall for literary hoaxes
The dark secret of publishing is that the fakes and frauds we know about are only the ones that have been uncovered and publicised.
- Simon Caterson
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Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction titles.
- Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
This author visited one of the world’s most dangerous countries for research
A self-described “weird little freak” this emergency physician and author makes sense of the world through writing.
- Kerrie O'Brien
What should win Triple J’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs? The choice is obvious
Say it with us: “That boy needs therapy!”
- Tom W. Clarke
The 300-year-old sex manual for sale at the Melbourne Book Fair
An annotated version of what is believed to be the world’s first sex manual written in English is on display – and on sale – at the Melbourne Book Fair.
- Jane Sullivan
Indie rock’s favourite songwriter keeps it real on his major label debut
On Headlights, Alex G navigates growing fame and attention in his signature casual way.
- Barry Divola
Ignore the reviews, this cult classic reboot is so much fun
It was definitely worth Jennifer Love Hewitt coming out of retirement.
- Robert Moran
Janet Dawson was told to ‘stick to one’ thing. Instead, she broke all the rules
Australia’s art maverick, Janet Dawson, finally gets her spotlight.
- Gabriella Coslovich
The ‘unpublishable’ book that conquered the world
Max Porter’s bestselling novel Grief is the Thing with Feathers will now take flight on a Sydney stage.
- Nicole Elphick
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