From Pride and Prejudice to Normal People – love stories in literature
Normal People is in the news, but this time the fuss is not about the book, but about the television…
(I hope) we don’t need another hero
Before coronavirus, and even in the first few weeks of social isolation, we all had visions of the way we…
What’s the big deal about Helen Garner?
Helen Garner had just been inducted into the Australian Book Industry Awards Hall of Fame and I was listening to…
Wuthering Heights and the joy of divisive books
Few books divide readers the way that Wuthering Heights does. I had no idea of the passionate love, and equally…
Are audiobooks the lazy option?
At first glance, audiobooks appear to be a boon for the lazy. After all, why bother reading a book if…
Feeling trapped during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some novels of confinement
It’s hard not to feel a little trapped as a result of social isolation measures. No matter the size of…
Unpopular opinions are proving popular, especially when it comes to books
So much for positivity in difficult and uncertain times – unpopular opinions posts have been popping up in my Facebook…
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche
I’ve been reading a lot about race lately, starting with The White Girl, then the fabulous Too Much Lip, and…
Struggling to read during these uncertain times? Here’s a way to get back to books
The call to self-isolate was heeded with enthusiasm by many book lovers. If you ignore the terrible health, economic and…
Books to get you through social distancing
Thank goodness for books. While extended time in close proximity with spouses and children due to social distancing might be…
