18 h. ago This dystopian fable is a critique of our current fractured world

Journalist George Packer, best known for his work in The New Yorker and The Atlantic, has turned his hand to fiction

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18 h. ago Percival Everett is so prolific he’s not sure how many books he’s written

The acclaimed author is also an artist, has run a ranch, trained horses, done carpentry, played jazz guitar and mended musical instruments.

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20 h. ago Forty books for 10 types of reader – here’s what to read this summer

Our pick of standout summer reads matched to every mood, habit and beach-bag alter ego.

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21 h. ago I wrote the book on anxious kids. It doesn’t matter if this ban isn’t perfect

The American author of The Anxious Generation writes that parents around the world are cheering on Australia as its pioneering social media law comes into effect today.

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23 h. ago Holiday hot mess or sunburnt sleuth: What kind of reader are you?

Are you a sunburnt crime sleuth, a jet-lagged time-traveller, a family-saga sobber? Here are 10 types of holiday reader – and the ideal books for each of them.

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29 h. ago Cameron Crowe’s memoir is filled with delicious anecdotes from rock’s golden age

A quarter of a century after Almost Famous presented a fictionalised account of Crowe’s early career, The Uncool reveals true stories from his time on the road with some of the biggest bands of the time.

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63 h. ago Report finds five missed opportunities to stop prolific paedophile

A report has found there were at least five missed opportunities to stop prolific paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith.

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4 d. ago We have a healthcare system where confusion reigns and the patient suffers

The healthcare system is badly broken, and it is consumers who end up paying, says Dr Margaret Faux in this edited extract from her book How to Avoid the Medical Bill Rip Off!

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5 d. ago Lechon, lobster and yum cha: Where to book on Christmas Day in Sydney

Go all-in on a lavish set menu or keep it casual with a la carte at these Good Food-approved restaurants open on Christmas Day.

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5 d. ago Guns, pots and parmas: How a gang got away with the heist of the century

The inside story of the Great Bookie Robbery has finally been told – and it lifts the lid on a very clever diversion.

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7 d. ago Helen Garner, Trent Dalton lead outcry against proposed State Library cuts

Planned changes include reducing the number of reference librarians available to the public, fewer computers for the public and a focus on digital.

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7 d. ago Yum cha, bratwurst and omakase: Where to book on Christmas Day in Melbourne

Cancel the catering and head to some of Melbourne’s best dining destinations this Christmas Day, from hatted restaurants to rooftop bars and yum cha.

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7 d. ago War Memorial director blames ‘communication breakdown’ for book

The War Memorial’s governing council rejected celebrated journalist Chris Masters’ book about war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith despite an independent judging panel choosing him as the winner.

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7 d. ago I don’t like ice hockey or romance, but this very steamy gay sports drama is great fun

Adapted from the hugely popular YA book series, Heated Rivalry balances in-your-face sex scenes with a tale of sweet romance.

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7 d. ago Stephen King says he’s never read anything like this western epic

Best known for the experimental cult classic House of Leaves, Mark Z. Danielewski has dramatically changed gears in his ambitious new novel.

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7 d. ago From heavy metal god to Hannibal Lecter: five new celebrity memoirs

Here are five of our favourite recently released memoirs.

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8 d. ago Reese Witherspoon has just supercharged this Aussie debut novel

The Hollywood star has chosen a Tasmanian author’s royal romp for her December pick.

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8 d. ago Drugs, sexting and Trump’s tantrums: RFK’s alleged ‘digital lover’ Olivia Nuzzi’s memoir lands

The former journalist drops some bombshells, but her memoir lacks vulnerability to rehabilitate her tarnished public image.

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9 d. ago I’ll pay more to ski the US and avoid Japan’s ‘Bali on the snow’

Australians love big Japanese resorts. But you won’t find me booking a ski trip there.

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1 week ago From a $15 sauce to a $700 bag, these 32 Christmas gifts will impress

Stuck for gift ideas? Man, woman and child, outdoorsy or bookish, we’ve got everyone covered.

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