Books, Fiction Mick Herron’s ‘Spook Street’ two chapter extract Daily Review Mick Herron is a British novelist and short story writer whose books include the SarahTucker/Zoë Boehm series. He is the author …
Books, Fiction, News & Commentary, Non-Fiction W.H. Chong’s favourite books of 2016: art, SFF, classics W H Chong What were we reading in 2016? Artist and book cover designer extraordinaire W.H. Chong shares his favourites from the year, …
Books, Fiction, News & Commentary Children’s author Kim Kane on writing for kids Simon Caterson Without doubt it is Kim Kane’s background as a lawyer that helps make her an effective advocate for children’s literature. …
Books, Fiction, News & Commentary, Non-Fiction Compliment Sandwich? Study finds book reviews are far too nice Myriam Robin If you want to write something for the Australian Book Review — Australia’s longest-running and preeminent journal of literature — …
Fiction Book extract: ‘The Ice Cream Makers’ by Ernest van der Kwast Daily Review The Rotterdam-based writer Ernest van der Kwast’s breakthrough novel was Mama Tandoori, a bestseller in the Netherlands and Italy. Then came …
Books, Fiction Famous Five get a jolly good millennial makeover Daily Review Here’s a much-loved book series and some fabulous new editions you didn’t know you needed – until now. Enid Blyton’s Famous Five …
Books, Fiction, Reviews No Rosie Project 3 – The Best of Adam Sharp: Review Shane Murphy Graeme Simsion’s third book is no Rosie Project Part 3. Drafted partly between the first two Rosie books, The Best …
Books, Fiction Autism and the harsh reality of parenting: A Boy Made of Blocks Review Susan Johnston Alex’s life is falling apart. He recently separated from his wife. He’s stuck in a job he hates, has unresolved …
Books, Fiction, Reviews Book review: ‘How to Find Love in a Bookshop’ by Veronica Henry Susan Johnston Nightingale Books, in the little country town of Peasebrook in the Cotswolds, is well-loved by residents. But owner, Emilia Nightingale, …
Books, Fiction, Reviews Review: Graham Norton’s Charming Debut, ‘Holding’ Susan Johnston Holding is the debut novel of Irish comedian Graham Norton, best known in Australia for his self-titled chat show, quick …