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…
What is the difference between literary and general fiction?
A glance at the cover can offer some clues as to the genre of a book, but it can be…
Circe by Madeline Miller
For anyone who is curious about the ancient classics, but reluctant to give them a go, Circe is the perfect…
Who’s afraid of the ancient classics?
Have you read Homer’s Odyssey? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. While there are some classics that most students read…
The reasons why I read what I do
There are almost as many reasons to read as there are books. For one person, it might be to escape…
