Celebrating the genius of Jane Austen 200 years after her death
The novels of Jane Austen have a lot to say about Australia's current crop of politicians, say experts.
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Linda Morris
Linda Morris is an arts and books writer for The Sydney Morning Herald.
One last tango: Margaret Olley lives on in musical tribute
Six years after her death, Margaret Olley is being celebrated in an unusual concert tribute.
Sydney Eisteddfod Opera finalists struggle to be heard
It's been a season of firsts for Boyd Owen.
The author who took on Jason Bourne after creator's death
A long talk with Robert Ludlum had big consequences for Eric Van Lustbader, who took on Jason Bourne after creator's death.
Felicity Castagna on new faces and old
The turnback of the Tampa marked a sea change in national politics and inspired the writer's new work of fiction.
Stories of love, endurance woven together
A tapestry designed and made with the help of 200 refugees tells a different tale to the one we hear.
Tragicomic bromance wins humour writing prize
Steve Toltz was a child when he first started writing funny stories.
Sydney Writers' Festival wrap with robust attendances
A slim volume of poetry written by a Canadian poet who made her name on Instagram outsold all other authors at this year's Sydney Writers' Festival which delivered its second biggest box office takings in 20 years.
Working class man Jimmy Barnes wins book award
Blue-collar singer Jimmy Barnes officially an award-winning author for his memoir.
Take refuge in art not reality TV says writer George Saunders
George Saunders was a passenger on a commercial United Airlines jet that flew into a flock of geese outside of Chicago and almost fell to earth.
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