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To read or not to read?

A new report surveys the reading habits of different segments of the Australian population and offers advice to motivate wider…

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Book review: Water Moon, Samantha Sotto Yambao

A dreamy and fantastical tale about choices made and not made.

Browsing a bookstore is (thankfully) unlike any other retail experience. Learn why.
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The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read

New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…

Thomas Buchanan is the inaugural Brown Falconer Artist in Residence program. A man kneeling on the ground on top of a round platform making expressive marks with black pigment.
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Opportunities and awards

Georges Mora Fellowship open for applications, plus Li Cunxin honoured with Lifetime Achievement and Matilda Awards nominees revealed.

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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.

A publishing phenomenon, the Fourth Wing series is emblematic of a tsunami shift in publishing.
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It's official: romantasy 'Onyx Storm' is the fastest selling book in 20 years

The third instalment in Rebecca Yarros' 'Empyrean' series has smashed publishing records.

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Book review: The Thinning, Inga Simpson

A sensitive and exciting apocalyptic tale.

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So you want my arts job: Librettist

If you possess humility, audacity, originality and passion, becoming a librettist may suit you, says playwright, director, dramaturg and librettist…

Two panels. On the left is of author Anne Tyler. She is smiling and has her grey hair tied up. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Three Days in June.'. It has an illustration of champagne glasses on a table, with a plate and a vase of flowers.
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Book review: Three Days in June, Anne Tyler

Fans of Anne Tyler will love this inoffensive but ultimately forgettable book.

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Opportunities and awards

Fringe commissions, literary travel fund, plus CAT Studio Residents announced, plus finalists of Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence.

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