Why I love stories that make me cry
It seems wrong to dwell on the death of mothers in fiction in the lead up to Mother’s Day, but…
Book review: Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
Bridge of Clay is an intimidating book, the size of a brick and as eagerly anticipated as it was, following…
The Australian book industry narrows down its list of the best of 2019. Here are my thoughts.
The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) shortlist was announced this month, and there are some wonderful Aussie and international books…
Book review: The Everlasting Sunday by Robert Lukins
In literary fiction, it is often the language that rises above the plot. Sometimes, little seems to happen, but the…
Confessions of a fickle reader
I’ve just joined Instagram (I know, I know, I’m late to the party), and bookstagram in particular, and have been…
On World Autism Day, here’s how one creative mum supported her daughter after diagnosis
I recently finished reading The Rosie Result, which has been praised for helping break down misconceptions about autism. I found…
Books that will make you laugh for all the right reasons
As seen on Ten Daily The season for laughs is upon us as the Melbourne Comedy Festival begins this month,…
Junior review: Jacob’s Toys – The Big Backyard Adventure! By Claudia Woods
Review by Sam, 8 What was the story about? The story was about toys that Jacob was going to get…
Australia’s favourite books have been revealed
What has everyone been reading and loving? Dymocks gave us the answer yesterday when they released a list of the top…
Book review: The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion
I read The Rosie Result at the same time as I was reading Toni Morrison’s Beloved – Simsion’s book was…
