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‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries

‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries

Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.

  • by Kerrie O'Brien

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When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?
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When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?

The decision to ditch a brand name that has become part of the vernacular has sparked lively debate on a social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

  • by David Astle
The singular adult fantasy that is a Marian Keyes novel

The singular adult fantasy that is a Marian Keyes novel

The Irish writer brings one of the Walsh sisters back to Ireland after heartbreak in New York.

  • by Jessie Tu
Michael Ondaatje’s latest work is in praise of long love and experience

Michael Ondaatje’s latest work is in praise of long love and experience

The writer’s first collection of poetry in more than 25 years replaces the idea of ageing as diminution with a blazing and sensual testament to what is held close.

  • by Felicity Plunkett
The 19th-century scientists complicit in body mutilation and theft

The 19th-century scientists complicit in body mutilation and theft

Cassandra Pybus uncovers the details of the harvesting of Indigenous Tasmanians’ skeletons.

  • by Philip Deery
‘Not well received’ at Harvard, these two writers maintain the rage

‘Not well received’ at Harvard, these two writers maintain the rage

Writer Tony Birch reflects on how Miles Franklin Award-winner Kim Scott has intrigued and inspired him.

  • by Jane Gleeson-White
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Part mystery, part hostage thriller, this is our fiction pick of the week

Part mystery, part hostage thriller, this is our fiction pick of the week

Our reviewers assess recent fiction and non-fiction publications.

  • by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
Paul Murray (sort of) discusses his novel’s controversial ending

Paul Murray (sort of) discusses his novel’s controversial ending

The Booker Prize-shortlisted author talks climate change, writing teenage characters and Judy Blume.

  • by Kylie Northover
Blast off for stories that will move you to laughter, tears, and fear

Blast off for stories that will move you to laughter, tears, and fear

Ceridwen Dovey’s latest speculative stories, all set in space, unfold with fierce clarity and breezy wit.

  • by Carmel Bird
Tony Birch wins Book of the Year for timely novel about one of Australia’s great challenges

Tony Birch wins Book of the Year for timely novel about one of Australia’s great challenges

Birch says that while his book wasn’t written “with that issue in mind”, it had become timely given the crucial discussions under way.

  • by Jason Steger
The 13 must-see events at this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival

The 13 must-see events at this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival

With the Melbourne Writers Festival kicking off today, here are some of the events that should not be missed.

  • by Jason Steger