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Period dramas are addictive.

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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Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in The Salt Path movie adaptation.

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
Books.

Looking for something to read? Here are 10 new books

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction titles.

  • Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
Author Michelle Johnston.

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
Triple J is counting down the top 100 Australian songs of all time, and the arguments have begun.

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
Illustrations from Aristotle’s Master-Piece - yours for $36,600.

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
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Alex G, aka Alex Giannascoli.

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
Jennifer Love Hewitt, who played the original film’s final girl, Julie James.

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

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
Novelist Max Porter.

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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