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Book review: The Defiance of Frances Dickinson, Wendy Parkins

A tale of domestic violence and divorce that is as relevant now as it was nearly two centuries ago.

Two panels. On the left is Katie Kitamura, an Asian woman who is wearing black and has one of her hands propped on her chin. On the right is the cover of her book 'Audition.'. The title is in colourful font against a black background.
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Book review: Audition, Katie Kitamura

Competing narratives and slippery notions of truth.

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Live & Local returns in Sydney Writers' Festival 2025

Highlights of the 28th edition of the Live & Local program.

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Book review: Out of the Woods, Gretchen Shirm

Universal concepts are examined through personal minutiae in this stunning exploration of empathy, repression and the impacts of human brutality.

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Bestselling romantasy author Lauren Roberts touring Australia

To celebrate the release of the final book in her trilogy the author is visiting select cities across the country.

Prime Video's The Narrow Road to the Deep North has arrived on streaming in time for ANZAC Day. Image: Prime Video.
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How it began: The Narrow Road to the Deep North

One of the most celebrated novels of the 21st century, Richard Flanagan's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' is…

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Festivals & Programs

Frankston City Council

South Side Festival

South Side Festival returns 8–18 May! Dive into 11 days of wild art, bold ideas, comedy, family fun & surprise…

Two panels. On the left is Eugen Bacon, a black woman with cropped hair wearing a cream top. On the right is the cover of her book "A Place between Waking and Forgetting." It features an illustration of a landscape i nshades of brown, yellow and orange.
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Book review: A Place Between Waking and Forgetting, Eugen Bacon

Speculative fiction that incorporates elements of African culture and folklore.

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NT Writers Centre

NT Writers Festival

The NT Writers Festival (NTWF) is a 4 day festival celebrating Australia’s cultural and literary diversity, bringing people together to…

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Book review: Half Truth, Nadia Mahjouri

From Tasmania to Morocco, two women search for the truth about one man.

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