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Gender bias: by the numbers

Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala crunch the numbers and offer an urgent rallying cry in Women and Leadership.

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The people’s choice

In Women and Leadership, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reflects on the importance of role-modelling in shattering gender stereotypes.

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Classic of the month: Dark Days

In July we explored racism, identity, education and love in James Baldwin’s searing essay collection Dark Days.

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Let us read you a story

Australia's favourite authors read some of our most-loved picture books.

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A countdown to catastrophe

Hazelwood author Tom Doig offers a timeline of events preceding one of Victoria’s worst industrial disasters.

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9 audiobooks for the whole family to enjoy

The perfect way to listen and learn! 

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Win a mural by Stephen Michael King

Plus a visit from Andrew Daddo!

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Bust a move!

Keen to get (a little more) active? Take Embrace Yourself author and Body Image Movement leader Taryn Brumfitt’s advice and move for pleasure.

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Embrace Your Body

Taryn Brumfitt, the founder of the Body Image Movement, has released Embrace Your Body, a picture book for kids that celebrates positive body image values. Discover why this is so important right now plus learn five tips that will help YOU help the kids in your life.

 

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How to sleep better

Having some trouble getting a good night's sleep? Explore seven ways to sleep better, and ultimately live better, with Sleep: A Little Book of Self Care

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Five tips for overcoming writer’s block

The bestselling author of The Cake Maker’s Wish with some creative solutions to beat writer's block.

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Classic of the month: Tales of the Unexpected

In June we mined the depths of the human psyche via Roald Dahl’s 1979 classic short story collection.

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How well do you know Artemis?

Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old criminal mastermind. With this hit series coming to Disney+ there’s never been a better time to dive into his nefarious world. Read the book, watch the movie then see how you stack up with this masterful quiz.

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Ordinary endurance

In Any Ordinary Day, Leigh Sales reflects on the toolkits we assemble to help us navigate life’s greatest challenges.

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Banana bread bake off

Find the perfect recipe for those overripe bananas.

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Gig night: Elvis Costello

Bringing the thrill of live music direct to your home.

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Sport fix: Darcy Vescio

The Carlton AFLW star reflects on a day, and night, like no other.

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Art focus: Ben Quilty

Richard Flanagan discovers the ‘fury of meaning’ within Ben Quilty’s 2016 painting, ‘High tide mark’.

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Classic of the month: Playing Beatie Bow

In May we took a time slip with Ruth Park’s thrilling 1980 adventure story, Playing Beatie Bow.

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Characters in the time of coronavirus

Ever wonder how your favourite book characters would be navigating these challenging times? Wonder no more…

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Staff picks: favourite books of the year so far

Reading recommendations from us to you.

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Reading recommendations from our authors

What to read next, thanks to your favourite writers.

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Antique love

How the discovery of a box of love letters inspired Lisa Ireland to write The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan.

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