Does size matter when it comes to books?
There is a copy of Moby Dick on my book shelf that I aim to read one day. But the…
There is a copy of Moby Dick on my book shelf that I aim to read one day. But the…
Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels start with a mystery – that of the missing friend, Lila. From there, the reader is…
There has been plenty of hand wringing since Australian students this year achieving their lowest writing results since NAPLAN tests…
There is something vaguely unsettling about seeing a photo of yourself that you didn’t realise it was being taken. There…
Buying a book used to be a simple pleasure. You would visit a local book shop, browse the shelves, select…
I never read The Little Prince as a child, so I was looking forward to reading it with my seven-year-old…
The role of writers festivals has been in the news recently, with commentators, audiences and writers questioning the prominence of…
At the start of spring, as the days lengthen and the sun emerges, conversation naturally centres on the weather. We…
A book with a tricky structure can sometimes seem a little too self-conscious. The style can get in the way…
The question was asked in a book club on Facebook – what is the worst book you’ve read? I quickly…