The many faces of loneliness in literature
More people are piling into Melbourne, hoping to make a home in what is apparently one of the world’s most…
What is the best way to arrange a bookshelf?
You might have heard of Horace Mann’s quote that likens a house without books to a room without windows. For…
Readability named one of Australia’s top books blogs
It was lovely to see Readability listed as one of Australia's top 25 books blogs, and one of the world's…
Are you guilty of these crimes against books?
There is a meme going around that suggests there are two types of people – those who use bookmarks and…
Place is just one part of the story in Australian fiction
Many small towns are experiencing a renaissance as city dwellers make the move from metropolitan centres to places like Castlemaine,…
Wimmera by Mark Brandi
It’s hard not to love a book in which Ballarat plays a minor role, but there are plenty of other…
Notes on Australia’s favourite books, as voted by Dymocks customers
Dymocks has released its annual list of the top 101 books, voted by thousands of members of its Booklovers club.…
The Choke by Sofie Laguna
There are many books that are read and forgotten, just leaving a vague impression. Then, once in a while, there…
Help! My tbr pile is out of control
The shortlist for the Stella Prize has just been announced, and the Man Booker Prize, just a few days later.…
Are manicured nails the new thin?
Visit any suburban shopping centre and you’re likely to find at least one nail bar. According to the Australian Financial…
