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…
Book review: the Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante
Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels start with a mystery – that of the missing friend, Lila. From there, the reader is…
Can the solution to Australia’s literacy woes be found in the school library?
There has been plenty of hand wringing since Australian students this year achieving their lowest writing results since NAPLAN tests…
The beauty of unguarded moments in photography and Ferrante
There is something vaguely unsettling about seeing a photo of yourself that you didn’t realise it was being taken. There…
When did buying books become an ethical dilemma?
Buying a book used to be a simple pleasure. You would visit a local book shop, browse the shelves, select…
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I never read The Little Prince as a child, so I was looking forward to reading it with my seven-year-old…
The getting of wisdom – what I’ve learnt from listening to some of my favourite writers
The role of writers festivals has been in the news recently, with commentators, audiences and writers questioning the prominence of…
Let’s talk about books, baby
At the start of spring, as the days lengthen and the sun emerges, conversation naturally centres on the weather. We…
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
A book with a tricky structure can sometimes seem a little too self-conscious. The style can get in the way…
What book did you hate?
The question was asked in a book club on Facebook – what is the worst book you’ve read? I quickly…
