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,…
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…
When the environment is in trouble, art reflects our fears and helps us get closer to nature
There is a big, white wall in our living room that we are looking to fill with an art work…
Is there such a thing as competitive reading?
Lately I have been hearing a lot about competitive reading, and the pressure to have read ‘the right’ book.I have…
Books offer shades of grey … and a far brighter palette
In a recent podcast, author and the enviably-titled Director of Books at Booktopia, John Purcell, spoke about the way books…
Books can offer escapism, humour and hope in tough times
Books serve different purposes at different times. Sometimes, they offer entertainment, other times they help us feel less alone. When…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the best love stories in literature
As seen on Ten Daily For some people, the best love stories are those in which the passion is fast…
Do you have to like an author to appreciate their books?
I was standing in the bookshop (otherwise known as Target’s book section) and trying to choose a book to take…
