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What We’re Reading: October

LauraHunchback by Saou Ichikawa Hunchback opens with a bang – an account of the “narrator’s” super steamy threesome at one of Tokyo’s most sought-after swinger’s club. Or – to be… Read More

What We’re Reading: September

Paige — The Bachman Books by Stephen King Read the book before you see the film and experience the true, drawn out desperation of The Long Walk. Back in the… Read More

What We’re Reading: July

Nina —Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon It is very rare that a debut novel can skyrocket to my top reads of the year, but Ferdia Lennon made it happen! Set… Read More

Awards, News

Australian Book Industry Award Winners 2025

The much-anticipated 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards were presented on Wednesday 7 May at a star-studded event in Melbourne. Featuring some of the biggest names in the Australian book industry,… Read More

Awards, News

Women’s Prize Longlist 2025

In the thirtieth year of the Women’s Prize, the selection panel have chosen an amazing swathe of writers to celebrate. Dive into any of the below books for a guaranteed… Read More

Awards

Stella Prize Longlist 2025

The longlist for the 2025 Stella Prize has been announced! The Stella Prize has been celebrating and championing the stories of Australian women and non-binary people since 2012. This year’s… Read More

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