Writing and Publishing

Book review: Barren Cape, Michelle Prak
A thriller about youth homelessness with unpredictable swerves in the narrative.

Book review: I Ate The Whole World To Find You, Rachel Ang
A graphic book of stories that touch on the surreal nature of life.

Biggest BookTok releases of 2025 (so far)
BookTok has already smashed decades-old records in 2025. Here's a list of the most popular books so far.

Book review: The Sex Lives of Married Women, Saman Shad
A frank survey of female friendships, marriage and motherhood.

Book review: Human/Nature, Jane Rawson
Deep insights into the present and penetrating pointers to a better future.

Opportunities and awards
New commission opportunity for Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, plus winners of Queensland Music Awards, children’s book finalists, and more!

Book review: Unsettled, Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville faces a reckoning regarding her family's relationship with colonialism.

Book Review: The Confidence Woman, Sophie Quick
With her debut novel, Sophie Quick jumps into the character of an online scammer, satirising online culture, real estate and…

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Melbourne Writers Festival highlights include Colm Tóibin, Marian Keyes and Booker Prize-winner
MWF's new director Veronica Sullivan unveils the 2025 program.