Have we become lazy readers?
In a widely panned speech this month, author Howard Jacobson asserted that the problem with literature was not with books…
Forget self-development, fiction will make you happier … and nicer
Forget self-help, fiction can make you happier Australian bookselling figures can provide an illuminating insight into the preoccupations of our…
Why are we all so obsessed with ancestry?
As seen on Ten Daily Interest in ancestry is booming, with more than 12 million people submitting their DNA for…
Who’s afraid of the ancient classics?
Have you read Homer’s Odyssey? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. While there are some classics that most students read…
The best comfort reads of winter
As seen on Ten Daily Our gastronomic tastes vary depending on the season . During winter, we are drawn to…
The reasons why I read what I do
There are almost as many reasons to read as there are books. For one person, it might be to escape…
Race matters in contemporary Australian literature
Hashtags can create revolutions of a kind, from #blacklivesmatter to #metoo. But while this brief and powerful form of communication…
What is behind our love affair with crime fiction?
Australians are in the midst of a love affair with crime fiction. Last week, four crime titles were among Australia’s…
The train might not be all you catch on your way to work this winter
As seen on Ten Daily The train might not be all you catch on the way to work this winter…
How old is too old for Harry Potter?
As seen on Ten Daily When Are You Too Old to Read Harry Potter? The first Harry Potter book was…
