Everything you need to know about the books shortlisted for this year’s Booker Prize.
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On the level of theme, the Irish writer Sally Rooney is firmly in her wheelhouse in her new novel Intermezzo.
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The Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed and five of the six novels chosen were written by women.
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Last month, we enjoyed reading The New York Times Best Books of the 21st century – but were disappointed it included no Australian or New Zealand authors.
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Like many others, I have been waiting with bated breath for the publication of Irish literary sensation Sally Rooney’s fourth novel, Intermezzo, in September.
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It is a truth generally acknowledged that authors and publishers want their books to become bestsellers.
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If you struggle to find time to read books or are looking to increase your book count, here are ten practical hacks to help.
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The Women’s Prize for Fiction has been championing women writers since it launched in 1996. It is one of the most influential and popular literary prizes in world with writers like Zadie Smith and Andrea Levy, among its past winners.
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Romantasy is currently experiencing extraordinary visibility both on digital platforms and in local bookstores.
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Yes, you read that headline correctly.
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Readers and writers are spoiled for choice as the rich line up for the Auckland Writers Festival 2024 is revealed.
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Not sure what to read while in lockdown? Kate, the Princess of Wales, might have some ideas for you.
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One Day has become a topic of conversation everywhere as the much-loved, moving David Nicholls novel gets the Netflix treatment.
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We asked 20 of our regular contributors to nominate their favourite books of the year.
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Delving into the complex history and intricate dynamics of Israel and Palestine requires guidance from insightful sources. Here’s a curated list of 10 books recommended by experts that offer profound insights and perspectives, helping you navigate the intricate tapestry of this region’s history, conflicts, and narratives.
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Add these to your reading list for the holiday break or while you’re hitting the beach.
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From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker prize.
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From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 26.
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Max Easton’s novel Paradise Estate offers a variation on the share-house drama epitomised by Monkey Grip (1977), Helen Garner’s chronicle of communal living in Melbourne.
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Three new Australian short-story collections are very different in their style and approach to short-form fiction.
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What’s wrong with a love story between a Black progressive woman and a white conservative man?
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If you’ve been in a bookshop recently, you may have seen references to BookTok – whether it’s stickers on books or whole tables dedicated to “BookTok favourites”.
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The question of how different characters judge, navigate and offset one another’s shared reality is at the centre of Anne Enright’s eighth novel, The Wren, The Wren.
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Learning the beautiful language of te reo Māori just got a whole lot tastier and more accessible, thanks to a delightful new addition to the culinary world.
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