Literature
A wave of COVID-19 titles is set to hit bookshelves – will people read them?
Publishers are racing to carve out a space in an increasingly crowded market.
- by Melanie Kembrey
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Books
Gone With the Wind, the book, presents dangerous fare for young minds
We shouldn't be surprised if there's a rise in sales of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel.
- by Jane Sullivan
M magazine
Dystopian fiction rings eerily familiar
Patrick Allington's Rise and Shine has some prickly truths regarding power.
- by Jack Callil
University of Western Australia
The Salt Madonna's slick marketing might drive sales, but are they to the right audience?
It’s got a stormy cover and an exciting blurb. It's eye-catching, but those caught might not be those who will properly appreciate this complex literary work.
- by Emma Young
Disability
Stories that will grip you, then pull the rug out from under you
Growing Up Disabled in Australia, edited by Carly Findlay, will up-end our ideas about disability.
- by Fiona Capp
Literature prizes
Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist announced
Six novelists are in contention for the $60,000 Australian literary fiction prize.
- by Melanie Kembrey
WA
From child soldier training camp to top of BHP tower: Perth man’s amazing story
Bombs, guns, lions, crocodiles, snakes, and armed rebels all wanted to claim the lives of these 20,000 boys. And one man was determined to lead them all to safety.
- by Emma Young
Black Lives Matter
Publishers rush to fill demand as books on race and racism sell out amid protests
"Seven weeks ago everyone wanted jigsaw puzzles - now they want to change the world," said Readings director Mark Rubbo.
- by Melanie Kembrey
M magazine
Emerging Writers Festival highlights
As expected, this year's festival will light up the internet with all things literary.
- by Thuy On
M magazine
Writers' Festival guests on finding connection, chaos and care online
With Melbourne's Emerging Writers' Festival going online this year, some of the festival's participants explain how the online world has helped them connect.
- by Thuy On
Books
Author Katherine Firkin on the four books that changed her
Debut novelist Katherine Firkin found Sarah Strohmeyer's series a perfect mix of crime, romance, and comedy.
- by Katherine Firkin