Which 30 books would you keep if you had to Kondo your bookcase?
Much has been written about the rumour that decluttering queen Marie Kondo’s suggested in her new Netflix program Tidying Up…
I’ve resigned myself to unicorns and princesses … but can’t wait for Harry Potter
As a mother of a boy and two girls, I have always tried not to lean on gender stereotypes when…
Lately I’ve found my reading time is being challenged by a darker obsession
For years I have commuted for my job, and I have enjoyed using my time on the train to read…
As students prepare to start uni, are there certain books they should have read?
When I moved from regional Victoria to university in Melbourne, I was excited about my newfound freedom. However, there was…
Children’s Books I’ve Loved in 2018
These are some of the books that I’ve been reading and enjoying with my kids. Some are new, while others…
This year I’ve decided to outsource my parenting to Pixar
It used to be common for parents of unruly children to invoke the notion of hell to scare them into…
My year in books
I recently wrote about my favourite books of 2018 for Ten Daily. However, this isn’t the whole story, as there…
Do historical fiction writers have an obligation to the truth?
The rules of writing historical fiction are notoriously murky. Just how factual does the story need to be if it…
Is it worth reading beyond a writer’s masterpiece?
The term ‘masterpiece’ is most commonly used in the art world, describing paintings like da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s…
Books are the best Christmas presents – here’s why
It’s that tricky time of year again when everyone is searching for the perfect Christmas gift. To save you the…
