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Friday essay: I modelled myself on my sister – but why are storytellers obsessed with sisterhood?

“You two are like chalk and cheese!” my mother once declared to my sister and me when we were teenagers. Her happy declaration left me deeply confused, for I believed exactly the opposite.

The Conversation · May 21

Sororicidal: this witty sisterhood novel knows children can be awful

The title of Edwina Preston’s fourth book, Sororicidal, warns us against the presence of a happy family. After all, the word refers to the killing of a sister, or the tendency to harm a sister – and in each section of this novel we come up against a different kind…

The Conversation · May 1

Sororicidal by Edwina Preston review – a tale of two sisters tinged with danger

The author deftly captures the intricacies and subtle violence of a sibling relationship. As both girls age, our sympathies shift again and again

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2

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A feud ‘straight out of Succession’, a rental thriller and an ‘absolute ripper’: the best Australian books out in April

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1

What were you reading in the 90s? 5 literary experts go back in time

What were you like in the 90s? This question is a social media trend right now, with achingly nostalgic slideshows of old photos, set to music.

The Conversation · Mar 19

Best books of 2023: our experts share the books that have stayed with them

We asked 20 of our regular contributors to nominate their favourite books of the year. Their choices were diverse, intriguing and sometimes surprising. Whether you’re looking for something relaxing or stimulating, educational or enchanting, this selection is a great way to plan your summer reading – or simply add to…

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Stella Prize shortlist 2023: your guide to 6 gripping, courageous books

The Stella Prize has shown that feminist activism in the literary sector can work. At its outset, in 2013, it drew attention to the lack of women on prize shortlists.

The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023

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Gwen Harwood was one of Australia's finest poets – she was also one of the most subversive

Gwen Harwood is one of Australia’s finest poets. Her poetry is studied in secondary schools across the nation. While she remains largely unknown internationally, her poetry and letters continue to excite and inspire readers 27 years after her death.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2022

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