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The graphic novel that just made literary history (and why you should read it)
From history-making milestones to draft-dodging wombats, graphic novels have finally conquered the literary elite.
- Jane Sullivan
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How a gamble on a remote island saved Charlotte McConaghy’s novel
The Australian novelist was among the big winners at the book industry’s night of nights.
- Melanie Kembrey
Randa Abdel-Fattah among authors on longlist for $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award
The longlist includes Randa Abdel-Fattah’s Discipline, selected after controversy surrounding the novelist’s removal from Adelaide Writers’ Week.
- Melanie Kembrey
Darren witnessed one of Origin’s most shameful events. It made him a better man
A lifelong Maroons fan has written his autobiography. From Alfie Langer to miracle tries to beer-can showers, the book portrays State of Origin as a thrilling mirror to the ups and downs of life.
- Nick Dent
The history book running out of room for awards stickers has won again
The NSW Literary Awards honoured a mix of established names and breakout voices on Monday night.
- Melanie Kembrey
Meet the trio crowned 2026’s Best Young Australian Novelists
As the prize for young writers marks a milestone anniversary, we introduce to this year’s winners.
- Melanie Kembrey
A portrait of rage: Lee Lai’s graphic novel Cannon wins the Stella Prize
The graphic novel Cannon by trans author Lee Lai has won the prestigious literary award.
- Kerrie O'Brien
A masterclass in fiction and a vivid exploration of race: The Age Book of the Year winners
This year’s two winners have been announced at the opening of the Melbourne Writers Festival.
- Kylie Northover
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- Five Minutes with Fitz
‘You may find me chained to a tree’: Geraldine Brooks reveals her next act
From the Herald’s racing desk to fleeing Saddam Hussein and losing the love of her life, Brooks has led an extraordinary life.
- Peter FitzSimons
The unexpected thing Booker winner Yann Martel was doing while writing two books
Canadian author Yann Martel on writing his breakthrough novel Life of Pi, why he hates Trump – and dealing with “a tidal wave of money”.
- Benjamin Law