Fiction
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Book review: Songs for the Dead and the Living, Sara M Saleh
A powerful story about what it means to find home and identity among conflict and migration.
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Burning questions
Author Melanie Saward reflects on the evolution of her first novel, ‘Burn’, and what happens when Indigenous kids are severed…
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Book review: Restless Dolly Maunder, Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville’s latest novel considers the life of her maternal grandmother.
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Book review: Perfect-ish, Jessica Seaborn
A novel of light and dark tones, this 'anti rom-com' book explores how the grass is always greener elsewhere.
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Book review: Serengotti, Eugen Bacon
'Serengotti' is a testament to Eugen Bacon's storytelling prowess and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of connection.
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Book review: Immaculate, Anna McGahan
This award-winning novel is a keen exploration of grief, faith and queer longing.
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Book review: The Days Toppled Over, Vidya Madabushi
An engaging and thought-provoking novel with a strong sense of place, memorable characters and poignant examination of connection.
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Book review: Roseghetto, Kirsty Jagger
A debut that tracks a life ringed by violence and poverty.
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Iconoclastic and empowered: the new wave of Middle Eastern Australian women writers
MENA women writers are gaining momentum in major literary prizes and across the nation’s bookstores, but is this movement iconoclastic?
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So you want my arts job: Narrative Designer
Wondering who's behind the stories in video games? Narrative Designer Alexander Swords explains the scope of his job and player…