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This iconic Melbourne bookshop is on the move – 120 metres up the road
After 100-odd years, the Hill of Content bookshop is moving but will remain on the hill in Bourke Street that gave it its name.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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Book Reviews
What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s in between in literature this year? Here we review the latest titles.
The discarded suitcase that unearthed a mystery – and an obsession
When musician Dean Manning found an old suitcase on a Sydney nature strip, it kick-started a years-long obsession about the owner’s true identity.
- Michael Dwyer
I know what you read last summer (and it was probably horror)
In 2023, there was a record number of new horror books published, and two years on, the trend shows little sign of slowing.
- Jordan Prosser
Two journalists, an eclectic restaurant and Taylor Swift: Inside the making of Jac Maley’s new book
Long before the world’s most popular singer ate there, columnist Jacqueline Maley could see potential in her favourite eating spot.
- Melanie Kembrey
She might be dead, but Agatha Christie is giving writing lessons. Sort of...
The all-time bestselling novelist’s family is behind a digital resurrection.
- Lenny Ann Low
This former Bachelor opened a TikTok account to talk about books. Now he has a publishing deal
Luke Bateman started a TikTok account to share his thoughts about books he loved and had 136,000 followers within days – here’s what happened next.
- Mercedes Maguire
Estranged sisters and a curious gift: 14 new books to get stuck into this month
There are plenty of books heading our way as we head into winter. Here is a small sample.
- Jason Steger
‘Grave robber’ posed for cameras as he pillaged human remains
The bi-nation expedition in 1948 was launched amid great fanfare but quickly turned toxic with secrets, scandals and the pillaging of Aboriginal burial sites, as revealed in this edited extract.
- Martin Thomas
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The June 1 Edition
It’s our annual winter reading issue, featuring Emily Henry, Rosie Waterland, and six celebrated authors, who share the books that changed their lives.