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.
‘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.
Mistaken for a bookseller, General Sir Peter Cosgrove rises to the occasion
A chat with the former ADF chief and Governor-General on his new memoir, You Shouldn’t Have Joined.
‘We cannot be part-time humans’: Barry Jones’ call for a proactive citizenry
The former Labor politician and author talks on his new book ‘What Is To Be Done: Political Engagement and Saving the Planet’.
Lucky’s: A sprawling family epic about a Greek-Australian diner franchise
Read an extract and review of Andrew Pippos’ debut novel, hailed as an ‘unforgettable epic’.
A dip into the water-loving life of Places We Swim’s Caroline Clements
Caroline Clements, author of Places We Swim Sydney, takes us for a paddle through her water-loving life.
Letting forth late flowers while ‘ineluctably sagging’: Robert Dessaix on ageing well
Septuagenarian author and former ABC RN presenter talks about the sustaining power of a rich, rooted and playful inner life.
Village of Writers
We reached out to a few of Balmain’s resident authors and asked them what book they have enjoyed reading the most this year.
Meryl Hare’s life work enriching private lives through interior design
The director of award-winning interior design company Hare+Klein talks her transient childhood, Nepalese master-weavers and the years-long journey of designing a home.