Books in which setting is character, plot and mood
Some books are all about character, while others depend on their plot. Then there is another type of book altogether…
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…
What is behind our love affair with crime fiction?
Australians are in the midst of a love affair with crime fiction. Last week, four crime titles were among Australia’s…
Forget sleep, I want a books that keep me awake at night
A good book can be wonderfully soporific, lulling the reader into a state of relaxation. This week, an article in…
Place is just one part of the story in Australian fiction
Many small towns are experiencing a renaissance as city dwellers make the move from metropolitan centres to places like Castlemaine,…
Wimmera by Mark Brandi
It’s hard not to love a book in which Ballarat plays a minor role, but there are plenty of other…
