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So many hate him, so many love him. Now Bono tells his own story
The frontman of U2 is self-deprecating and flamboyant in his account of the evolution of himself to a leading celebrity political lobbyist.
- by Michael Dwyer
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‘How I get myself through’: Inside Michelle Obama’s book of life lessons
The former US first lady follows her bestselling memoir Becoming with a glimpse inside her “personal toolbox” that reads like a long-form TED talk.
- by Hilary Harper
The 12 books of Christmas: Here’s what to read in December
Take your pick from politics, Pulitzer winners and Paul Kelly as booksellers fill their shelves with the final releases of 2022.
- by Jason Steger
Eyes on the prize: The up-and-coming writers impressing awards judges
These budding authors stand out from the hundreds who send publishers manuscripts every month. Here’s where they come from, and what they are writing about.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
John Irving’s new book is 900 pages - and it’s been brewing for 20 years
The Last Chairlift is the American novelist’s longest work and serves as a critical history of the country’s sexual politics.
- by Jason Steger
How did Sydney become the extroverted city of sensuality and grit?
Louis Nowra’s Sydney: A Biography draws us in close to the sprawling and dynamic life of the entire harbour city.
- by Vanessa Berry
Why our storytellers are telling a dismal story about Australia
Federal government support for Australian writers has never been generous, and it’s getting worse.
- by Jane Sullivan
A brilliant, big-hearted book about porn and illicit sex? Say hello to Shmutz
Felicia Berliner’s hilarious erotic novel leads our wrap of reviews of the latest fiction and non-fiction titles.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
Read all about it: Good Weekend’s Christmas reading guide
Page-turning pleasure for all literary tastes.
- by Nicole Abadee
‘A callous blow’ to writers as Glenfern closes its doors
After 16 years, the studios at the National Trust’s St Kilda mansion will no longer be available to Victorian writers.
- by Jane Sullivan
Good vibes only? Nat’s What I Reckon is fed up with your affirmations
“Being told to ‘live, laugh, love’ is actually kind of demanding,” says the sweary YouTube sensation, who has written a book about mental health.
- by Kerrie O'Brien