‘More are published than could ever succeed’: are there too many books? While some say the rise of the self-publishing model is damaging the industry, others feel it gives authors a fairer deal The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025
‘Pioneering’, ‘engrossing’, ‘a hymn to connection’: the best Australian books out in February Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025
‘It will be dire for readers’: the disappearing voices of Australia’s independent publishers Many local award-winning authors first found a home at a small publishing house, but as yet another is subsumed by one of the ‘big five’, there are fears for the writers of the future The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025
Finally, The Witcher 3 with the fat cut out: They're releasing a physical Gwent board game for true connoisseurs All killer, no filler. PC Gamer · Dec 6, 2024
The Thinning by Inga Simpson review – apocalyptic thriller offers glimpse of a better world Two teens embark on a race against time across a ravaged Australia in this stunningly wrought dystopian novel The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024
Music memoirs, cooking classes and squatting at Kanye’s: the best Australian books out in November Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2024
‘It could disappear for ever’: Anger over sale of George Orwell archive Businesses are selling off priceless documents piecemeal, after publisher gave the order to ‘get rid of’ them The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Why this Canberra woman had to reclaim her original name to feel whole Growing up Asian in the 90s in the ACT was very different. The Canberra Times · Mar 22, 2024
‘Bold’, ‘extremely fun’, ‘luminously written’: the best Australian books out in March Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024
The best Australian children’s books of 2023: Alice Pung, Davina Bell, Sean Avery and more From picture books to young adult novels and nonfiction, one teacher-librarian picks her favourite reads The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
Free speech groups criticise German ban on Russian journalists’ book Russian businessman claims book defamed him, while authors say aim is to destroy their reputation The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Silverchair’s Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou on rifts, Daniel Johns and finding closure: ‘We’re still in indefinite hibernation’ The two former bandmates reflect on their ‘brutally honest’ memoir, life after superstardom and why grievances about songwriting credits remain unresolved The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023
Internet Archive's digital library has been found in breach of copyright. The decision has some important implications “Information wants to be free” – but at what cost? The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023
The indie publishing mavericks shaking up the UK books world Last year, all of literature’s big prizes went to small publishers. In a risk‑averse climate, edgy debuts and ‘tricky-to-sell’ foreign titles have found a home at the likes of Fitzcarraldo Editions and Sort Of Books The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023 Hachette has withdrawn a policeman's memoir due to accuracy concerns. Should publishers do more fact checking? Australian publisher Hachette has withdrawn from publication the memoir of a retired police officer, after concerns were raised about its accuracy. Christophe Glasl spent 16 years in Victoria Police before writing his tell-all memoir, Special Operations Group, named after the elite force he was a member of for four years.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023 Publisher withdraws former police officer’s memoir after force questions Port Arthur massacre claim Victoria Police says Christophe Glasl was not in Tasmania at the time of Port Arthur massacre, despite his claim to have been involved in its resolution
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023 ‘Candid’, ‘gripping’, ‘compulsory reading’: the best Australian books out in May Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick out the upcoming titles they’ve already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on
ABC News · Mar 31, 2023 The best new books released in March, as selected by avid readers and critics Short stories by Margaret Atwood, a thriller from a Booker Prize winner, and an interrogation of our cultural obsession with true crime are among our favourite new books.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2023 Examination of USC doctor’s earlier books finds more troubling instances of plagiarism LOS ANGELES — With just days to go before the publication of his already-bestselling title, “The Book of Animal Secrets,” Dr. David Agus said he was surprised to learn that at least 95 passages appeared to be copied from other uncredited sources, sometimes word for word.
The New Daily · Mar 4, 2023 From Aussie politics to catering funerals: Here are 10 new books to check out in March Looking to lose yourself in a crime thriller or learn about one of Australia's top politicians, this month's new releases have you covered
The New Daily · Dec 31, 2022 From life lessons to family ties: Here are 10 reads for this summer If you're looking for books for that upcoming summer trip or simply have a New Year's resolution to read more in 2023, we've got you covered.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022 The UK reined in Rupert Murdoch. Why can’t we stop Vincent Bolloré in France? The billionaire is poised to gobble up titles like Paris Match and publisher Hachette. Europe must intervene to uphold media freedom
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022 ‘Childhood holidays everyone wishes they had’: the Famous Five return in a musical Enid Blyton’s adventurers roam the stage in a new show that considers the climate crisis, gender identity and the impact of the pandemic on children
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022 Marshmallow by Victoria Hannan review – a tender evocation of the trauma of losing a child The Kokomo author’s second novel interrogates the bizarre realm of grief in a beautifully tuned story about inconsolable loss
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2022 As a cancer patient, I felt dismissed by doctors. As a doctor, I am desperate for the system to change When Ben Bravery began studying medicine after surviving bowel cancer he found something missing from the curriculum – patients