Humour brings unexpected bliss to difficult themes
I've never made any secret of my love of a harrowing read. I love a book that leaves me feeling…
I wonder what my favourite literary introverts would think of lockdown
Like no other disaster before it, the coronavirus lockdown has separated the introverts from the extroverts. As news of the…
My favourites … updated
As Victoria looks ahead to months of lockdown, and readers rely on great books for consolation, distraction and entertainment, here…
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…
At The Wheeler Centre with Kamila Shamsie and Andrew Sean Greer
May has been a big month for literary groupies like me, with the authors of two of my favourite books…
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…
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,…