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Pat Sheil

Pat Sheil

Pat Sheil is a writer and author.

Author David Sedaris.

The one thing that put David Sedaris off moving to Australia

In his new essay collection, the beloved US writer reflects on his travels to Australia – and why he would be reluctant to move here.

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Debut novelist Chloe Wilson.

Corpses, predators and lipstick: This is the best satirical novel of the year

Chloe Wilson’s debut novel is a surreal satire on the cult of female vanity.

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Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has a simple goal: don’t die.

The billionaire tech bros who think they can live forever. Seriously

Aleks Krotoski’s The Immortalists is a gory, slice-by-slice dissection of these wealthy maniacs’ obsession with the promise of eternal life. It’s like a train wreck.

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Luna Park features 17 rides, carnival games, the state heritage-listed Coney Island funfair, the Big Top and Crystal Palace.

Conmen, crims and crooked cops: a rollercoaster ride through Luna Park’s history

Helen Pitt unearths wonderful anecdotes and tantalising trivia in her history of the famous amusement park.

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The new fish market has attracted a range of Sydneysiders in large numbers.

Sydney Fish Market is fantastic, if you can get to it

In the long-standing tradition of this city, it would be remiss of us to find fault with any project without declaring our vociferous objections.

  • Pat Sheil