What We’re Reading in November
From Roaring Stories book of the month, to a biography of a bestselling writer who had an affair with H.G. Wells, to what could be Bron’s favourite book this year.
‘The characters come first’: Q&A with Michael Connelly
The renowned crime fiction author talks about his latest book, The Dark Hours.
Q&A: David Hunt, author of Girt Nation
‘The Girt books wallow in the crimes, weaknesses and disorders of humanity, which Australia has enjoyed in abundance.’
‘A bit braver, a bit wilder’: Charlotte Wood on the riches of creativity for all
“I really feel quite strongly that the pleasure of making – whether it’s a cake, or a ceramic pot, or through song – is just such a nourishing thing for anyone.”
What We’re Reading in October
From the new novel from Jonathan Franzen, to local author Bryan Brown’s new collection, to a Booker Prize shortlister.
Roaring Stories is open again!
Our store is opening its doors again! Fully vaccinated customers only. We can’t wait to welcome you back.
‘Everyone is so sure what they think’: Diana Reid has written the new Australian campus novel
We spoke with the author about her debut novel, and the value of literature to explore the grey areas in questions of power.
What We’re Reading in September
From a Booker Prize-shortlisted novel set just after the American Civil War, to a gripping contemporary debut that takes place on an Australian campus. Here’s what our Balmain bookshop staff are reading this month.
‘The first step is truth-telling’: Q&A with Claire G. Coleman
We spoke with award-winning author and Noongar woman Claire G. Coleman about her new book, Lies, Damned Lies.
The fictional places you’d rather be right now
From the riverbank with Ratty, to Dirt Music country, to the Moscow of The Master and the Margarita.