Books, Reviews Jia Tolentino’s ‘Trick Mirror’ review: graceful ruminations on self-delusion Rosemary Sorensen Why would anyone – whatever gender – choose to wear unwalkable-stiletto-heeled shoes when at work, as a journalist, conducting an …
Books, Reviews ‘The Shifting Landscape’ review: Western Victoria crime novel showcases joy in storytelling Rosemary Sorensen Crime novels are the most borrowed books in libraries. Ingenious plotting attracts readers and so too, it seems, does violence. …
Books Debut author Karina Kilmore draws on her family history and reporting career for crime thriller Grant Titmus As a newspaper reporter Karina Barrymore wrote a lot, but writing a novel was not really on her radar. That …
Books, Music, Reviews Kim Salmon and the Formula for Grunge: a fascinating read for fans and newcomers alike Tony Thompson This is the formula for a rock and roll memoir or biography: Start with the iconic moment – the day …
Books, Reviews Colum McCann’s Apeirogon review: a courageously ambitious novel of our time Rosemary Sorensen Even before the pandemic, Colum McCann’s Apeirogon seemed so right for these times, so responsive to the globalised nature of …
Books Notorious Australian Criminal Bertie Kidd sets the record straight in new book Grant Titmus There have been several “versions” written of the role one of Australia’s most notorious criminals Robert ‘Bertie’ Kidd played in …
Books, Reviews The Brothers Mankiewicz review: a groundbreaking dual biography Kevin Brianton The writing talent alone of the Mankiewicz Brothers – Herman and Joseph – is overwhelming. Younger brother Joseph won academy …
Books Rachel Cusk’s ‘Outline’ trilogy: thinking out loud Rosemary Sorensen Daring. Truthful. But fictional. Does that discount the courage and honesty of writing? And is it less believable? Rachel Cusk …
Books, Reviews Strategic ignorance: Michael Lewis’s The Fifth Risk has terrifying lessons for Australia Rosemary Sorensen Governments ignore information provided by experts at our peril. It’s one thing to ignore or hide reports to delay action. …
Books, Music Andrew Ford and Anni Heino on what makes a song truly sing Anders Furze What makes a song? In the era of downloaded and digital playlists, two musical minds reassess, writes Anders Furze. * …
