Books & Poetry
This month our books columnist recommends two prize-winning books – one an epic Australian novel and the other a timely Palestine story – as well as the new release by a former Miles Franklin winner and a fascinating read about the Ozempic dilemma.
Books & Poetry
Pirates and gender roles aren’t two themes that traditionally go hand in hand, but Francesca De Tores covers both in her novel Saltblood, which follows the remarkable life of Mary Read.
Imprints has become an integral part of Adelaide’s cultural landscape in the 40 years since it first opened on Hindley Street. Jo Case explores that rich history with co-owners Jason Lake and Katherine Woehlert, who have made the difficult decision to put their beloved bookshop on the market.
As readers prepare to converge on the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden, our Diary of a Book Addict columnist recommends five must-see Writers’ Week sessions – as well as a string of other local and international authors worth seeking out.
Utilising his Greek heritage and his background as a writer, The Sidekicks author Will Kostakis brings us We Could be Something – a cohesive tale of two different lives that never quite collide as they forge their paths through the streets of Darlinghurst.
The fiction of JM Coetzee is always formally daring, brave in its social critique and its refusal to play by the rules.
When Rosemary Cadden set out to retrace explorer John McDouall Stuart’s route from Adelaide to Darwin, it led to a much longer and bumpier journey than anticipated. Here, she shares an excerpt from her new book about the eye-opening road trip.
Books & Poetry
Books & Poetry
Books & Poetry
Books & Poetry
