Australian authors bringing novel approaches to literary fiction.
Franklin, White, Malouf, Coetzee, Stead, Lawson, Lindsay, Park… The list goes on. And when you scour the shortlists and nominees for all of the prizes you’ll spot plenty of Careys, Winches, Wintons, Keneallys, Hartnetts, Flanagans, Drewes and company to remind you that Australian literature is a hotbed of talent. And the big names are just the tip of the iceberg.
A stirring coming-of-age novel to read with your book club.
Find out how author Richard McHugh wrote his new book The Cutting while working full-time as a barrister.
We spoke to author Alice Nelson about her new book, Faithless. Learn about her writing experience, how she found her voice, and her trust in readers.
9 interesting facts about Ottessa Moshfegh, author of Lapvona.
A remarkable story about love, literature and family to read with your book club.
Explore friendship, faith, family and identity with this compelling debut, perfect for book clubs.
A huge congratulations to Wiradjuri writer Tara June Winch on her recent achievement.
These book club questions for Once There were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy will have your reading group deep in discussion.
'I want reading my novels to feel like walking through a forest or swimming in the ocean, to offer a breath of fresh air and remind readers of the beauty that still remains in the world.'
An award-winning pick for your next book club meeting.
We are thrilled to share The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld has won the 2021 Stella Prize!
Tim Winton and his publisher Nikki Christer reflect on 30 years of Cloudstreet.
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This November we revisited Louisa May Alcott’s towering work of American fiction.
The Booker Prize winning author answers our questions about his strangely beautiful story about hope and love and orange-bellied parrots: The Living Sea of Waking Dreams.
In Eley Williams’ The Liar’s Dictionary, we’re forced to interrogate the very foundations of ‘truth’.
Gather your book club and find out why everyone is talking about The Last Migration.
Charlotte McConaghy reveals how a quest to write about the natural world ultimately led to a climate change story.
We’re delighted to announce the publication of Richard Flanagan’s new novel, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams, in October 2020.
The 2019 Penguin Literary Prize winner on her inspiration, writing process and club sandwiches.
In June we mined the depths of the human psyche via Roald Dahl’s 1979 classic short story collection.
Explore the cycles of love, loss and regret, that can follow a family through the years, with your reading group.
Ronnie Scott shares a playlist to accompany his stunning debut novel, The Adversary.
