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Book cover of The Big Book of Convict Stories by Jim Haynes on a yellow background, with a ship and illustrated figures

Book cover of The Big Book of Convict Stories by Jim Haynes on a yellow background, with a ship and illustrated figures

We chat to master storyteller Jim Haynes

Check out our interview with Jim Haynes about his latest collection The Big Book of Convict Stories.

Allen & Unwin

4 min read

Book cover for Human Nature: Only Human, showing four men in white shirts on chairs against a teal background.

Book cover for Human Nature: Only Human, showing four men in white shirts on chairs against a teal background.

The real story behind Human Nature, one of Australia’s most-loved bands

Start reading Only Human, the new memoir from Human Nature.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover of Dream Girls by Hannah Goldstein, shown on a blue background with illustrated women and bold green title text.

Book cover of Dream Girls by Hannah Goldstein, shown on a blue background with illustrated women and bold green title text.

Hannah Goldstein on how books helped her make friends

Dream Girls author Hannah Goldstein shares why some of life's best friendships can begin with a book.

Hannah Goldstein

3 min read

Lavender & Hemlock book cover by Lili Wilkinson, with two figures, a cat and dog in ornate pastel floral art on a yellow background.

Lavender & Hemlock book cover by Lili Wilkinson, with two figures, a cat and dog in ornate pastel floral art on a yellow background.

Talking Lavender & Hemlock with author Lili Wilkinson

We chat with the wonderful Lili Wilkinson about her latest novel Lavender & Hemlock.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

Book cover of Jack Heath’s Choppy Water on a navy surface, with ocean waves and bold orange and white title.

Book cover of Jack Heath’s Choppy Water on a navy surface, with ocean waves and bold orange and white title.

Below Deck: Why Jack Heath Set Choppy Water on a Cruise Ship

Read an article from the King of Twists himself, Jack Heath, about his new book Choppy Water.

Jack Heath

2 min read

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Book cover of The Big Book of Convict Stories by Jim Haynes on a yellow background, with a ship and illustrated figures

Book cover of The Big Book of Convict Stories by Jim Haynes on a yellow background, with a ship and illustrated figures

We chat to master storyteller Jim Haynes

Check out our interview with Jim Haynes about his latest collection The Big Book of Convict Stories.

Allen & Unwin

4 min read

Book cover for Human Nature: Only Human, showing four men in white shirts on chairs against a teal background.

Book cover for Human Nature: Only Human, showing four men in white shirts on chairs against a teal background.

The real story behind Human Nature, one of Australia’s most-loved bands

Start reading Only Human, the new memoir from Human Nature.

Allen & Unwin

2 min read

Book cover of Dream Girls by Hannah Goldstein, shown on a blue background with illustrated women and bold green title text.

Book cover of Dream Girls by Hannah Goldstein, shown on a blue background with illustrated women and bold green title text.

Hannah Goldstein on how books helped her make friends

Dream Girls author Hannah Goldstein shares why some of life's best friendships can begin with a book.

Hannah Goldstein

3 min read

Check out this great recipe from Made Simple by Danielle Alvarez.

Check out this great recipe from Made Simple by Danielle Alvarez.

Pasta with sausage, pesto and cherry tomatoes from Made Simple

Check out this great recipe from Made Simple by Danielle Alvarez.

Murdoch Books

2 min read

Lavender & Hemlock book cover by Lili Wilkinson, with two figures, a cat and dog in ornate pastel floral art on a yellow background.

Lavender & Hemlock book cover by Lili Wilkinson, with two figures, a cat and dog in ornate pastel floral art on a yellow background.

Talking Lavender & Hemlock with author Lili Wilkinson

We chat with the wonderful Lili Wilkinson about her latest novel Lavender & Hemlock.

Allen & Unwin

3 min read

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