What We’re Reading in March
From Kazuo Ishiguro’s first novel since winning the Nobel Prize, to the gripping true story of a spymaster.
A story of violence, truth and justice that goes right to the nation’s heart
Historian Mark McKenna talks about his new book, Return to Uluru: a cold case about a killing in central Australia brought to life through new evidence.
A book with its own mixtape: Barry Divola’s debut novel is straight from a music nerd’s heart
The author of Driving Stevie Fracasso shares influences and origins behind his debut novel – a story about brothers, US road trips and rock n roll.
What We’re Reading in February
A speculative sci-fi where technology fails. A literary debut of queer love in an enslaved south. And an allegorical fiction featuring an alpaca by the name of Alfonzo. Here’s what our Balmain bookshop staff are reading this month.
What We’re Reading in January
An all-female outlaw gang set in an alternate wild west; an intriguing crime novel with swirling sister plots; and a sweetly offbeat fiction about the impossible dream of an easy job. Here’s what our Balmain bookshop staff are reading this month.
Rediscovering Balmain during a pandemic: an interview with the artist Jan Larsen
Find Jan Larsen’s beautiful Balmain greeting cards at Roaring Stories.
Last-minute gift ideas for grown-ups and kids
From thoughtful to fun: six (more) gift ideas for Christmas.
The Books We Loved Best in 2020
The Roaring Stories team pick their favourite reads this year.
Stocking Stuffers: A Book Lovers’ Gift Guide
Joke books, puzzles, anthologies and guides. Pop a little something extra under the tree this Christmas.
‘I always thought food made people happy’: Head chef of Fred’s new cookbook is filled with love and brightness
Danielle Alvarez talks about her philosophy towards food and life, and her new book, Always Add Lemon.