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Five new Australian publishers are bringing bold, grassroots books to life despite challenges in funding and distribution.

The Australian classic novel My Brilliant Career is being adapted into a Netflix series, starring a star-studded cast of Australian actors. 

British author Bernardine Evaristo has been commended with the Women’s prize outstanding contribution award.

Sydney-based novelist Michelle de Kretser has won this year’s Stella Prize for her eighth book, “Theory & Practice”.

Six debut authors are among the twelve writers long-listed for this year’s Stella Prize for women and non-binary writers.

“Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy”, is the best sequel yet. It’s tender and poignant, filled with delicious eye candy and hilarious moments.

Acclaimed Australian writer John Marsden died yesterday, aged 74. The author of the beloved Tomorrow series wrote and edited over 40 books.

Here are our top ten books you can sink your teeth in over the summer, including titles from Australian authors.

On International Day of Persons with Disability, we’re highlighting five women who have thrived in art, literature, screen and dance.

Celebrated Goorie author Melissa Lucashenko is giving away some of the prize money she has amassed for her novel, “Edenglassie”. 

British-American author of A Woman of Substance, Barbara Taylor Bradford has died in her New York home, aged 91.

Samantha Harvey has been awarded the prestigious Booker Prize for 2024, the first woman to win the award in five years.