Words in deep blue by Cath Crowley: 23 Feb, 2017 "A second-hand bookstore, a love story, and a letter-library: all of these things are mentioned on the blurb of Cath Crowley’s new book, Words In Deep Blue. Really, why wouldn’t you want to read...
Cairo by Chris Womersley Q&A: 23 March, 2017 "The warmth of Womersley’s writing allows for such interplay between fiction and reality: real-world references do not feel contrived; rather, they’re satisfying and authentic, bringing the reader...
Fever of animals by Miles Allinson: 16 Feb, 2017 Miles has come to Europe on the trail of the Romanian surrealist who disappeared into a forest in 1967. In trying to unravel the mystery of Bafdescu’s secret life, Miles must also reckon with his...
The Healing Party by Micheline Lee Q&A: 6 April, 2017 "With her debut novel, The Healing Party, Micheline Lee breathes new life into the dysfunctional family narrative. Emotionally honest, at times funny and remarkably original, Lee’s novel paints a...
Thursday night book club Pull up a beanbag every Thursday evening this summer and autumn, get comfy in Melbourne's 'home of books', and listen to some of the best writers in the city talk about their work. And those...
Black teeth by Zane Lovitt: 16 March, 2017 "Lovitt was the Ned Kelly Award-winning author of the collection The Midnight Promise, and this full-length novel is another testament to his skills as a storyteller. The voice of Jason, an...
The family by Chris Johnston and Rosie Jones: 2 March, 2017 Drawing on police files, diary entries, recordings of cult-leader Anne Hamilton-Byrn, and original interviews with survivors and investigators, The Family goes inside one of the most bizarre cults...
What to write?? Does anyone else just start writing then dont know how to end it?? It really annoys me!!! Any ideas to help????
Black Rock White City by Alec Patric: 3 Feb, 2017 Black Rock White City is a novel about the damages of war, the limits of choice, and the hope of love. It’s the story of Australia’s suburbs and the attempts of two Serbian refugees— Jovan and...
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